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In this business of Reconstruction he assumed to determine who should vote, and also to affix conditions for adoption by the conventions.
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Sumner criticizes the President's control over voting rights and conditions for state conventions during Reconstruction.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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