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The people are not ready to join with Rebels or submit to Rebel yoke.
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Sumner asserts the people's refusal to align with rebellion, highlighting their loyalty to the Union.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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