Charles Sumner: “They are made up by the verdict of her people, and they understand the…”

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They are made up by the verdict of her people, and they understand the question, and from their verdict there is no appeal.

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He emphasizes that the resolutions reflect the will of the people and are not subject to appeal.

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

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

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Charles Sumner: “They are made up by the verdict of her people, and they understand the question, and from their verdict there is no…”