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And the question is distinctly submitted to the American people, “Are you ready to sanction these enormities?” This is the simple question.
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Sumner presents a direct challenge to the American people regarding their stance on the atrocities committed in Kansas.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
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