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And here language is inadequate to portray the infinite sum of wretchedness, degradation, injustice, legalized by this unholy relation.
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Here, Sumner emphasizes the profound suffering and injustice caused by the institution of slavery.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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