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The most of these outrages grow out of the abundant use of intoxicating spirits, connected with those gambling hells to be found in full blast on every street in the city.
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Sumner links the prevalence of crime to the use of alcohol and gambling, suggesting societal issues at play.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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