Full well I know that the institution of Slavery in our country, which I now proceed to consider, is as sensitive as it is powerful, possessing a power to shake the whole land, with a sensitiveness that shrinks and trembles at the touch.
Sumner describes the powerful and sensitive nature of slavery in America, emphasizing its impact on society.
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