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This revolution is, then, the most fortunate event which could happen to the human species in general and to all the States in particular.
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Sumner describes the revolution as a pivotal event for humanity and all states.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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 larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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