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In short, he would exercise his own judgment: and this is precisely what I intend to do on the proposition to hunt slaves.
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Sumner articulates his intention to exercise personal judgment regarding the moral implications of legislation on slavery.
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Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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