Charles Sumner: “Surely, such a change is of immense gravity, and should be made only…”

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Surely, such a change is of immense gravity, and should be made only under all possible solemnities and safeguards.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the importance of careful consideration when making significant changes to governance.

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Charles Sumner: “Surely, such a change is of immense gravity, and should be made only under all possible solemnities and safeguards.”