Charles Sumner: “The party which supports General Grant demands it; and above all else…”

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The party which supports General Grant demands it; and above all else public morality calls for it.

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Sumner argues that public morality demands support for the One-Term Amendment.

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

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

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: “The party which supports General Grant demands it; and above all else public morality calls for it.”