Charles Sumner: “This, our new Government, is the first, in the history of the world…”

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This, our new Government, is the first, in the history of the world, based upon this great physical, philosophical, and moral truth.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner emphasizes the foundational principles of the new government based on universal truths.

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

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

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: “This, our new Government, is the first, in the history of the world, based upon this great physical, philosophical, and…”