On the record
The sovereignty anterior to Independence was in the mother country; afterwards it was in the people of the United States, who took the place of the mother country.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner explains the shift of sovereignty from the mother country to the people of the United States after independence.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
Other voices in this conversation
