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Thus far we have been known chiefly through that vital force which Slavery could only degrade, but not subdue.
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Sumner argues that slavery has degraded the nation's reputation but could not extinguish its vital force.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
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