Charles Sumner: “This compact was not only foremost in time, it was also august in…”

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This compact was not only foremost in time, it was also august in character, and worthy of perpetual example.

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Sumner reflects on the significance of a historical compact, emphasizing its lasting value.

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Charles Sumner: “This compact was not only foremost in time, it was also august in character, and worthy of perpetual example.”