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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 3, Chapter 32: the annexation of Texas.—the Mexican War.—Winthrop and Sumner.—1845-1847. (search)
l, where Sumner in response to a call from the floor made an earnest speech of half an hour, offering at the same time resolutions which condemned the war, called for the withdrawal of our troops, and demanded the prohibition of slavery in territory which should be acquired from Mexico. Works, vol. II. p. 55. They were supported by C. F. Adams, and opposed by James T. Austin, Noted for his hostility to the antislavery movement. Ante, vol. i. p. 155; II. p. 1. William Hayden, and C. T. Russell. Although they corresponded in substance with those which the Legislature had passed a few months before, they were laid on the table. Hayden intimated that the source from which they came affected his action in a measure. The rejection of the resolutions was the subject of discussion in the newspapers. Boston Atlas, September 17; Boston Whig, September 16, 17, 18, 20, 21. Sumner was placed at the head of the list of delegates, exceeding one hundred in number, among whom were Wint