Charles Sumner: “It is hard that we should be obliged to meet State Rights not only on…”

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It is hard that we should be obliged to meet State Rights not only on the battle-field, but also in this Chamber.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner laments having to confront state rights both in battle and in legislative chambers.

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Charles Sumner: “It is hard that we should be obliged to meet State Rights not only on the battle-field, but also in this Chamber.”