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Modern Civilization judges otherwise; but Slavery, not content with the Duel, which was unknown to Antiquity, rejoices in assassinations also,--rejoices in both.
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Sumner argues that slavery not only perpetuates dueling but also leads to even more heinous acts like assassination.
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It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
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