The future historian, as he records the events by which the Republic has been elevated, must dwell with pride upon that simple act, where a single officer of the Government did so much to fix the liberties of a race.
Sumner asserts that future historians will recognize the importance of a specific act in securing freedoms.
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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
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