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In the States where it flourished speech and press were both despoiled of freedom, and the whole country seemed to be fast sinking under its degrading tyranny.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote reflects on the oppressive nature of slavery, which stifled freedom of speech and press in the states where it thrived.
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