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The Rebellion is but Slavery in arms, whether on land or on sea; on foot, on horseback, or afloat, it is ever belligerent Slavery, warring to establish a wicked empire.
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Sumner characterizes the Rebellion as an extension of slavery, emphasizing the ongoing struggle against oppression.
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