Every person holding office under the British Government at once set his face against Slavery, and the way was by having nothing to do with it, even in employing or hiring the slave of another,--nothing, “directly or indirectly”.
Sumner discusses the commitment of British officials to oppose slavery in all forms.
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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.
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