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There can be no reason why Slavery should not be forbidden positively and without exception, especially as “imprisonment” cannot be confounded with this “peculiar” wrong.
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Sumner argues for an unequivocal prohibition of slavery, distinguishing it from lawful imprisonment.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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