The ablest papers in our diplomatic history are devoted to this purpose; and the only serious war in which we have been engaged, until summoned to subdue the Rebellion, was to overcome by arms this very tyranny, which would not yield to reason.
Sumner emphasizes the significance of diplomatic efforts and the war fought to overcome British tyranny.
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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.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
According to recent calculations, its annual cost is not less than a thousand millions of dollars.
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