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The Territory of Kansas has been made the victim of countless atrocities, in order to force Slavery upon its beautiful, uncontaminated soil.
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Sumner condemns the violence and injustices faced by Kansas in the struggle against slavery.
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Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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