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The victory won by our soldiers must be assured by wise counsels, so that its hard-earned fruits shall not be lost.
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Sumner stresses the importance of wise leadership to secure the benefits of military victories.
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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.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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