The election was in every respect constitutional; and yet, in violation of all the obligations of the Constitution, and all the duties of patriotism, a movement was instantly organized in the Slave States to set aside this election, by acts of conventions, if possible, but by violence, if necessary.
Sumner condemns the actions taken by Slave States to undermine the election results, framing it as a violation of constitutional duties.
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