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With a kiss upon the brow of that fair Territory, you betray it to wretchedness and shame.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner expresses a sense of betrayal towards a territory that is being subjected to slavery under the guise of affection.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
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