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It was not unnatural that a State mad with Slavery should dishonor its bonds.
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Sumner reflects on how the mindset of a state entrenched in slavery led to the dishonoring of financial obligations.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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