On the record
In the charnel-house of history, with unclean things of the Past, it now rots.
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Sumner uses vivid imagery to describe the historical consequences of oppressive laws.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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