Charles Sumner: “Madison said it was “wrong.” But if “wrong” at the adoption of the…”

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Madison said it was “wrong.” But if “wrong” at the adoption of the Constitution, how much worse now!

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Sumner reflects on the historical perspective of slavery as wrong, emphasizing its worsening nature over time.

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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

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

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

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Charles Sumner: “Madison said it was “wrong.” But if “wrong” at the adoption of the Constitution, how much worse now!”