Charles Sumner: “The present struggle can expect nothing but detestation from all not…”

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The present struggle can expect nothing but detestation from all not lost to duty and honor, while the people of France must cover it with curses.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner asserts that the current struggle for slavery will be met with disdain from honorable people.

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Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

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Charles Sumner: “The present struggle can expect nothing but detestation from all not lost to duty and honor, while the people of France…”