Nor can the madness of the Propagandists be better illustrated than in this assault on the Declaration of Independence, stultifying the Fathers for no other purpose than to clear the way for their five-headed abomination of Compulsory Labor without Wages.
Sumner critiques the actions of those undermining the Declaration of Independence in favor of exploitative labor practices.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
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