Vain to proclaim our unparalleled prosperity, the comfort diffused among a numerous people, resources without stint, or even the education of our children; the enemies of the Republic had but to say, “There is Slavery,” and our example became powerless.
Sumner argues that despite America's prosperity, the existence of slavery undermines its moral authority.
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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Slave Power, necessity of political action against the, II. 207.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
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