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The Senator from New Hampshire opposes this just, humane, and irresistible proposition; and his argument is, that, instead of reaching the result by legislation, we must overturn the Supreme Court.
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Sumner critiques a senator's opposition to a humane proposition, suggesting legislative action is needed.
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