Charles Sumner: “Thus did he scout the whole wretched pretension of oligarchy and…”

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Thus did he scout the whole wretched pretension of oligarchy and monopoly by which citizens are deprived of equal rights.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques oligarchy and monopoly, advocating for equal rights among citizens.

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His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

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

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Charles Sumner: “Thus did he scout the whole wretched pretension of oligarchy and monopoly by which citizens are deprived of equal…”