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His successor adopted the same principle, when, in different language, he compendiously said, “For the Rebels back seats.” What is now required could not be expressed better.
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Sumner discusses the principle adopted by Lincoln's successor regarding the political status of Rebels.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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