They thought little of any pretended interests in property; but they were occupied with two controlling ideas: first, how to unite their own people at home; and, secondly, how to insult and subjugate the Free States.
Sumner explains the motivations of those who supported the Fugitive Slave Act, focusing on their desire for unity and dominance over Free States.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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