If Senators are sensitive, when they see European monarchies again setting foot on this hemisphere,--entering Mexico with their armies, entering New Grenada with their influence, and occupying the ancient San Domingo,--let them consider that there is but one way in which this return of empire can be arrested.
Sumner urges Senators to consider the implications of European powers reasserting influence in the Americas.
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Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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