On the record
The murderer’s brand shall stamp their foreheads, wherever they may wander in the earth.
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Sumner condemns the lasting stigma of murder on the perpetrators, emphasizing accountability.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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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.
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