Charles Sumner: “To this great object, within the bounds of Law and the Constitution…”

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To this great object, within the bounds of Law and the Constitution, were bent all the patriot energies of the land.

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Massachusetts

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This statement underscores the commitment of patriots to uphold the law and Constitution while striving for justice.

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

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

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

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Charles Sumner: “To this great object, within the bounds of Law and the Constitution, were bent all the patriot energies of the land.”