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It is now in your power to overturn it; you may remove the sacred landmark, and open the whole vast domain to Slavery.
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Sumner warns that the power to remove the prohibition of slavery could lead to its expansion across the territory.
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As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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