Charles Sumner: “It is true beyond question that the Acts of Secession are all…”

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It is true beyond question that the Acts of Secession are all inoperative and void against the Constitution of the United States.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner states unequivocally that the acts of secession are invalid under the U.S. Constitution.

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His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

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

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

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Charles Sumner: “It is true beyond question that the Acts of Secession are all inoperative and void against the Constitution of the…”