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Observe the mildness of my language, when I call this Presidential pretension “of doubtful legality.” The law shall speak for itself.
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Sumner expresses his cautious disapproval of the President's questionable legal authority.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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