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Charles Sumner: “Smith, of Maryland, for many years an eminent Senator of that State, but at this time a Representative, while opposing…”

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Smith, of Maryland, for many years an eminent Senator of that State, but at this time a Representative, while opposing the restriction of Missouri, vindicated the prohibition of Slavery in the Territories.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner discusses Smith's opposition to Missouri's restriction while supporting the prohibition of slavery in territories.

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