The struggle, then, between the North and the South is not one of sections, and of parties, but of Principles--of principles lying at the foundations of governments--of principles that cannot coalesce, nor compromise; that must hate each other, and contend, until the one shall drive out the other.
This statement underscores the fundamental ideological conflict between the North and South during a pivotal time in American history.
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An infernal Juno, envious of the destined greatness of this country, hath sent this serpent upon it!
Having once given forth this spirit of liberty, now fading out of our Southern States, the North should again come forth and refill the poisoned veins that have been drinking the hemlock of Despotism with the new blood of Liberty!
If the North gives to the Nation her radical principles of human rights and democratic Governments, there will be the peace of an immeasurable prosperity.
All attempts at evasion, at adjourning, at concealing and compromising are in vain.