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Sumner calls for the dismantling of both forms of monopoly in the name of preserving the Union.

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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.

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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.

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Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…

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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.

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