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Notwithstanding all its excess of numbers, wealth, and intelligence, the North is now the vassal of an OLIGARCHY, whose single inspiration comes from Slavery.
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Here, Sumner critiques the North's subjugation to an oligarchy that is driven by the institution of slavery, despite its resources.
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