These atrocities, calculated, according to the words of a great poet, to “make a holiday in Hell,” were all ordained by Vigilance Committees, or that swiftest magistrate, Judge Lynch, inspired by the demon of Slavery.
Sumner uses a poetic reference to describe the atrocities committed by Vigilance Committees and Judge Lynch, driven by the spirit of slavery.
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