And now, after the overthrow of the Slave Power at the ballot-box, followed by years of cruel war, another compromise, greatest of all, is proposed, by which belligerent Slavery, dripping with the blood of murdered fellow-citizens, shall be welcomed to more than its ancient supremacy.
Sumner condemns a proposed compromise that would reinstate the power of slavery after a long struggle against it.
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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
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