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Such is the philippic against Slavery by the first writer of the English language in our day, and one of the first in all times.
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Sumner praises a significant anti-slavery work, recognizing its literary importance and impact.
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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!
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