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By such steps the National Government is perverted from its original purposes, its character changed, and its powers subjected to Slavery.
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This statement reflects Sumner's belief that the government is being corrupted by the institution of slavery.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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