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That alone would be a reason with me against the bill.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner states that the potential negative impact of a railway station is a significant reason to oppose the bill.
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In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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