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Offspring of wrongful violence in the heat of war, they were regarded on both sides as indefensible.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner describes the spoliations as universally recognized as unjust by both parties involved in the conflict.
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They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
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.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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