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They have it in Kansas, for there is to be fought the great battle between Freedom and Slavery,--by the ballot-box, I trust; but I do not forget that all who destroy the ballot-box madly invoke the cartridge-box.
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Sumner describes the conflict in Kansas as a pivotal battle between freedom and slavery, emphasizing the importance of peaceful means.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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