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In my judgment, a tax on books is less defensible than a tax on wheat or on corn.
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Sumner believes that taxing books is unjustifiable compared to taxing basic food items.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
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