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But enough is already known to arouse the indignant condemnation of mankind.
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Sumner expresses the universal outrage against the injustices of slavery.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
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