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The Trial by Battle, against which he launched a noble ordinance, was a curse not inferior to our Slavery.
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Sumner compares the Trial by Battle to slavery, highlighting both as barbaric institutions.
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It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
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.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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