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The cry from these States was then, “We will not come in.” Ever since it has been, “We will not stay in.
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Sumner reflects on the persistent threats from Southern states regarding their participation in the Union.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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