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Charles Sumner has pronounced very energetically in favor of the Abolition of Slavery, and demanded, with great strength of expression and power of argument, the introduction of this question into the conflict.
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Sumner passionately advocates for the abolition of slavery, urging its inclusion in the national conflict.
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