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The blessings of Freedom being already secured to themselves, the freemen of the land grew indifferent to the freedom of others.
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Sumner critiques the apathy of free men towards the plight of enslaved individuals after securing their own freedoms.
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I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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.
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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