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It is an apple of Sodom, fair to the eye, but dust and ashes to the touch.
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This metaphor compares false promises to an alluring fruit that ultimately proves to be worthless, highlighting the dangers of superficial allure.
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Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
At Baltimore the delegation of the most important State in the Union, known to be in favor of the Wilmot Proviso, was refused admission to the Convention.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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