If nominated by the anti- slavery men of the free States, and squarely committed to their principles, it was altogether improbable, if not morally impossible, that he would again lend himself to the service of slavery.
Julian expresses skepticism about a candidate's commitment to anti-slavery principles if nominated by the Liberty party.
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