These facts address themselves to the understanding of all, and prove, beyond cavil, that the slave States have a most unfair and unreasonable representation in Congress, and a very disproportionate share in the election of President.
Tappan argues that the representation of slave states in Congress is unfair and disproportionate, affecting national politics.
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Now is the time, fellow-citizens, to assail the foe.
Unite then, we beseech you, with one heart and one mind, for the legal, constitutional abolition of slavery.
In the place of your present contempt, and degradation, and misery, honor, and wealth, and happiness court your acceptance.
He is terrified by the echo of his own threats, and the very proposal to dissolve the Union and leave him to his fate, throws him into paroxysms.