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The Slave Power continues to hold its lion's share in the cabinet, and in diplomatic posts abroad,--thus ruling the country at home, and representing it in foreign lands.
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Sumner condemns the influence of pro-slavery individuals in the U.S. government and its implications for freedom.
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They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
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