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From a humane, just, and religious people will spring a Public Opinion to keep perpetual guard over the liberties of all within our borders.
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Sumner emphasizes the importance of public opinion in safeguarding liberties.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
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.
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