Charles Sumner: “As Slavery is banished from the national jurisdiction, it will cease…”

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As Slavery is banished from the national jurisdiction, it will cease to vex our national politics.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner argues that as slavery is eliminated from national governance, it will reduce political conflict in the nation.

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Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

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

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Charles Sumner: “As Slavery is banished from the national jurisdiction, it will cease to vex our national politics.”