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A new government, with Slavery as its active soul, must be “virtually hostile” to European civilization, so as to make its recognition impossible; nor can the principles of justice be lightly sacrificed.
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Sumner argues that a government founded on slavery is fundamentally opposed to European civilization and justice.
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