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It is not easy to say how much of this change, which has become chronic, may be referred to British pirates; but it cannot be doubted that they contributed largely to produce it.
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Sumner discusses the impact of British piracy on American commerce, suggesting a significant contribution to economic changes.
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Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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