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God knows we speak in all sincerity, and we believe we speak the sentiment of nine tenths of the loyal men of Memphis.
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Sumner claims to represent the sentiments of loyal citizens in Memphis regarding their struggles.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
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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