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It is grand,--dealing just right with the British, and putting us on the highest grounds.
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Sumner expresses pride in the diplomatic stance taken towards Britain during a contentious period.
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But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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