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It becomes a pledge of permanent peace, as well as of commerce; but it can have this character only if made effective, sincerely and honestly, according to the usage of nations.
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Sumner asserts that a sincere and effective recognition of Haiti can lead to lasting peace and commerce.
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Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
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.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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