Then, again, it is said, “Why not exhibit an account against France?” For the good reason, that, while France erred with England in recognition of Rebel belligerence, no pirate ships or blockade-runners were built under shelter of this recognition to prey upon our commerce.
Sumner defends against the idea of blaming France, explaining the lack of direct harm from their actions compared to England's.
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They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
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