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It was a hostile act, directly injurious to his country, and of evil example, the influence of which no man can measure.
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Sumner characterizes a father's actions as harmful to the nation and warns of their lasting negative influence.
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They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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