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Even the absorbing contest with Great Britain could not prevent an outbreak of indignant sympathy for those in bonds.
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Sumner highlights the public's sympathy for those enslaved, even during conflicts with Great Britain.
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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 applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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