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The angel at the gates of Paradise, with flaming sword turning to every side, might be fitly summoned to guard this grand inheritance.
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He uses a vivid metaphor to describe the need for vigilance in safeguarding freedom in new territories.
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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.
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.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
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