Under the influence of uncontrolled passion, and for the sake of Slavery, they went into rebellion; but now that passion has abated and Slavery has ceased, they see that nothing is gained by prolonging the animosities it engendered.
Sumner discusses the change in mindset of former Rebels, who now see no benefit in continuing animosities after the end of slavery.
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