Charles Sumner: “I do not think we should allow this opportunity to pass without trying…”

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I do not think we should allow this opportunity to pass without trying the question, whether a single State can break up the Union.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner advocates for addressing the issue of secession and its implications for the Union.

More from Charles Sumner

Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

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Charles Sumner: “I do not think we should allow this opportunity to pass without trying the question, whether a single State can break up…”