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A similar visitation of plantations would disclose more fearful results, cloaked by the irresponsible privacy of Slavery.
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Sumner reflects on the hidden horrors of slavery that are often overlooked.
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In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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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