Charles Sumner: “It has rejected for years petitions to Congress against…”

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It has rejected for years petitions to Congress against Slavery,--thus, in order to shield Slavery, practically denying the right of petition.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner criticizes Congress for rejecting petitions against slavery, effectively denying citizens their right to petition.

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Charles Sumner: “It has rejected for years petitions to Congress against Slavery,--thus, in order to shield Slavery, practically denying…”