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New York is our commercial centre, designated by Providence and confirmed by man.
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Sumner emphasizes New York's significance as a commercial hub in the United States.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
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