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Is there any one here who says that this is not an abuse, that here is not a tyrannical exercise of power?
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Sumner calls out perceived abuses of power, seeking accountability and recognition of tyranny.
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Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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