Never yet has any American statesman swept so wide a range of learning, so complete a circle of public law, history, philosophy, and jurisprudence, in support of so noble a principle as the one underlying republican government.
Sumner emphasizes the breadth of knowledge required to support the principles of republican government.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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