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Let us stand by these, without any new shibboleth, unknown to the party, and which many can never utter.
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Sumner calls for adherence to established principles without introducing unfamiliar terms.
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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.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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