And they are trying to perpetuate their preposterous and infernal tyranny by appointing for a term of years creatures of their own, as commissioners in every county, to lay and collect taxes, and see that the laws they are passing are faithfully executed.
Sumner denounces the establishment of tyrannical local governance in Kansas.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
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