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With what force and beauty, with what intensity and eloquence, he would have illustrated the congenial theme!
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Sumner imagines the powerful impact Davis would have had on a relevant topic.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
According to recent calculations, its annual cost is not less than a thousand millions of dollars.
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