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Here in Massachusetts our new party, while yet in its cradle, shows a giant's strength.
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Sumner describes the strength of a new political party in Massachusetts.
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I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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