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The sentiment of Massachusetts, of New England, of the North, approaches unanimity.
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He notes a growing consensus among the people of Massachusetts and the North on a particular issue.
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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!
I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
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