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For the Unionist there was no liberty of the press or liberty of speech, and the lawlessness of Slavery began to rage anew.
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Sumner points out the lack of basic freedoms for Unionists in the face of renewed lawlessness.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
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