And in doing this, it asserts, under the Constitution, legislative jurisdiction over the subject of Slavery in the District,--thus preparing the way for that complete act of Abolition which is necessary to purge the National Capital of its still remaining curse and shame.
Sumner discusses how Congress's actions assert jurisdiction over slavery in the District, paving the way for future abolition.
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Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
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