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I can imagine no tax more directly on knowledge.
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He expresses his strong conviction that no tax could be more directly aimed at knowledge than a tax on books.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
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!
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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