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Elsewhere violence shows itself in spite of law, whether social or statute; in the Slave States it is because of law, both social and statute.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner contrasts the nature of violence in Slave States with other regions, indicating it is sanctioned by law there.
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