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If it fails to show itself anywhere, it is because Slavery has won its most detestable triumph, and blotted out the Heaven-born sentiment of Freedom.
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Sumner warns that the absence of freedom indicates the triumph of slavery over human rights.
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It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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