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They rose against a paternal government simply for the sake of Slavery, planting themselves upon two postulates furnished by John C.
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Sumner critiques the motivations behind the rebellion, linking it directly to the institution of slavery.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
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.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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