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From the beginning they went forth with their cargoes of death;--for the supplies which they furnished contributed to the work of death.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner emphasizes the deadly consequences of supplies sent by blockade-runners during the war.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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.
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