Charles Sumner: “A popular uprising, stirred by irresistible instinct, triumphed over…”

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A popular uprising, stirred by irresistible instinct, triumphed over all resistance.

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Sumner describes a popular uprising that overcame resistance, highlighting the power of collective action.

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Charles Sumner: “A popular uprising, stirred by irresistible instinct, triumphed over all resistance.”