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The whole proceeding was a trap in which to catch the Government of our country.
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Sumner describes a political maneuver as a trap aimed at ensnaring the U.S. government.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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