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I rejoice for my freed brothers,--and, Sir, I rejoice for you.
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Sumner expresses joy for the liberation of enslaved individuals and acknowledges the efforts of others in this cause.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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