Charles Sumner: “It is superfluous to say that such representation is inconsistent with…”

On the record

It is superfluous to say that such representation is inconsistent with republican principles, and can be vindicated only by overruling necessity.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

Sumner argues that the proposed representation contradicts republican principles and can only be justified by necessity.

More from Charles Sumner

Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.

Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

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

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “It is superfluous to say that such representation is inconsistent with republican principles, and can be vindicated only…”