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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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