Charles Sumner: “And now, before we witness the mutual slaughter, let us pause to…”

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And now, before we witness the mutual slaughter, let us pause to consider the two parties, and the issue between them.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner urges a moment of reflection before the impending conflict, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

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Charles Sumner: “And now, before we witness the mutual slaughter, let us pause to consider the two parties, and the issue between them.”