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The faithful friend of Education, he upheld our Public Schools.
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Sumner recognizes the importance of education and public schools in society.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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