Charles Sumner: “It is clear that the only question of present practical interest…”

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It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner highlights the pressing issue of slavery and its political implications.

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Charles Sumner: “It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the…”