The irrational anachronism becomes more flagrant from the inconsistency of the party making it; for it cannot be forgotten, that, in times past, on this identical point of law, Great Britain persistently held an opposite ground from that she now takes.
He critiques the inconsistency of Britain's legal stance, highlighting their previous position on the same legal issue.
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Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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