Charles Sumner: “Great authorities, great names, together with legislative and judicial…”

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Great authorities, great names, together with legislative and judicial bodies, stood forth against it.

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Sumner acknowledges the significant opposition from respected authorities and institutions against the Chief Justice's views.

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Charles Sumner: “Great authorities, great names, together with legislative and judicial bodies, stood forth against it.”