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The same genius which ruled in philosophy and in politics was not wanting in this sphere of duty.
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Sumner asserts that the same intellectual and political genius applies to the responsibilities of postal service.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
According to recent calculations, its annual cost is not less than a thousand millions of dollars.
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