Charles Sumner: “As long as those words exist, as long as those truths shine forth in…”

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As long as those words exist, as long as those truths shine forth in that Declaration, you must condemn this new constitution.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner calls for condemnation of a new constitution that contradicts the enduring truths of the Declaration.

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Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.

Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.

The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

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

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Charles Sumner: “As long as those words exist, as long as those truths shine forth in that Declaration, you must condemn this new…”