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Bayonets are no longer flashing there; bullets are no longer whizzing there; but the traitorous soul that inspired the Rebellion still fills the State with its malignant breath.
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Sumner reflects on the lingering negative influence of the Confederate spirit in Virginia after the Civil War.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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