In this strange combination, where Herod and Pilate are made friends to destroy human freedom, there seems but one single element of cohesive attraction, and that is Slavery; and these men all call themselves Democrats.
Sumner highlights the unholy alliance of various factions united by their support for slavery.
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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
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