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The forces for a long time mustering are about to meet face to face; but the result is not doubtful.
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Sumner predicts an inevitable confrontation between opposing forces in the political landscape.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
At Baltimore the delegation of the most important State in the Union, known to be in favor of the Wilmot Proviso, was refused admission to the Convention.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
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