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Indeed, it were far better that Slavery should triumph under the rule of Douglas or Breckinridge than under the rule of Lincoln.
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Sumner argues that it would be preferable for slavery to prevail under certain leaders rather than Lincoln, reflecting his strong anti-slavery stance.
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