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Let him now show, if he can, from the records of the National Convention, one jot of evidence inclining to any such power.
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Sumner demands evidence from a senator regarding the powers of the National Convention, challenging the senator's claims.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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