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It is Slavery that stamps its character alike upon officers and men.
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Sumner states that slavery influences the character of both soldiers and leaders in the rebellion.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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