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Neither the sons of ’89 nor the country of Wilberforce will have this stain on their history.
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Sumner emphasizes the moral imperative against slavery and its implications for national identity.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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