Charles Sumner: “It was part of the national calamity, that, under the influence of…”

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It was part of the national calamity, that, under the influence of Slavery, Justice, like Astræa of old, fled.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner reflects on the loss of justice in society due to the influence of slavery.

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Charles Sumner: “It was part of the national calamity, that, under the influence of Slavery, Justice, like Astræa of old, fled.”