Charles Sumner: “They must not enter the Halls they treasonably deserted, until we have…”

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They must not enter the Halls they treasonably deserted, until we have every reasonable assurance of future good conduct.

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Massachusetts

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This quote emphasizes the need for guarantees of good conduct before allowing rebellious states back into Congress.

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

Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

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Charles Sumner: “They must not enter the Halls they treasonably deserted, until we have every reasonable assurance of future good…”