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The times have changed, and the Supreme Court will yet testify to the change.
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Sumner asserts that the Supreme Court will eventually reflect the changes in society regarding slavery.
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They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
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.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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