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Inspired by Freedom, he gave his professional services to a slave hunted down by public clamor, and bore his testimony, in Court and Congress, against the cruel enactment which sanctioned the outrage.
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Sumner highlights his commitment to freedom by defending a slave in court and opposing unjust laws.
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Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
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!
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.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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