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The present trial, like that in the Supreme Court, is a battle with Slavery.
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Sumner likens the current trial to a battle against the institution of slavery, emphasizing its significance.
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In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
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.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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