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In general, the value of lands in Slave States adjoining Freedom is advanced, while the value of corresponding lands in Free States is diminished.
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Sumner discusses the economic impact of slavery on land values in the United States.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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