Charles Sumner: “But what is the use of petition, or polished sentences and rounded…”

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But what is the use of petition, or polished sentences and rounded periods, in a contest with the pirate honor of Slavery?

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Massachusetts

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He questions the effectiveness of petitions against the brutal reality of slavery.

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

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

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