Charles Sumner: “Against the latter there are cumulative arguments of Constitutional…”

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Against the latter there are cumulative arguments of Constitutional Law and of duty, beyond any to be arrayed against Slavery itself.

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Sumner presents legal and moral arguments against the Fugitive Slave Acts that surpass those against slavery itself.

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His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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Charles Sumner: “Against the latter there are cumulative arguments of Constitutional Law and of duty, beyond any to be arrayed against…”