He does not say that he is “for the white man against the nigger and for the nigger against the alligator.” Perhaps the pretension becomes more dangerous because presented in more plausible form, and made part of a more comprehensive system.
Sumner critiques the ambiguous language used in political discourse, suggesting it can mask dangerous ideologies.
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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
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