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It is a disgrace to this city, and a disgrace also to the National Government, which permits it under its eyes.
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Sumner condemns the disgraceful situation in the city and the government's inaction.
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It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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