I have heard of crimes which betoken greater pravity of heart, but never have I heard or read of an act more flagitious in its open defiance of sacred rights, in its ruthless disregard of all humane sentiment and shameless violation of decency and order.
Sumner condemns a particular act as one of extreme moral depravity and a violation of human rights.
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Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
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