Charles Sumner: “And, generally, we demand from the National Government the exercise of…”

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And, generally, we demand from the National Government the exercise of all constitutional power to relieve itself from responsibility for Slavery.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner urges the National Government to use its constitutional powers to distance itself from slavery.

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

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Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

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Charles Sumner: “And, generally, we demand from the National Government the exercise of all constitutional power to relieve itself from…”