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Charles Sumner: “With the practical acceptance of these two correlative principles the Slavery Question will cease to agitate Congress…”

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With the practical acceptance of these two correlative principles the Slavery Question will cease to agitate Congress and to divide political parties.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner believes that accepting two key principles regarding slavery will end its divisive impact on Congress and political parties.

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