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It has not the right to disregard the spirit of the National Constitution; and the present proposition is of that character.
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Sumner asserts that the Senate must adhere to the principles of the National Constitution.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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