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And this tax, which cannot be named without awakening just condemnation, you are asked to make an American institution.
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Sumner expresses strong condemnation of the proposed tax on books, urging against its acceptance in American society.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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!
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
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