There these antagonistic principles, which creep with subtle influence through the very veins of their respective States, break out into open collision upon every question of national policy.
Beecher notes that conflicting principles lead to open clashes on national policy issues.
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An infernal Juno, envious of the destined greatness of this country, hath sent this serpent upon it!
Northern ideas must become American, or Southern ideas must become American, before there will be peace.
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.
Two great powers that will not live together are in our midst, and tugging at each other's throats.