To yourself, Chase, Giddings, Smith, Benton, and a few others, the great majority of our people look for protection against the machinations of politicians who would bring upon our country the contempt of the civilized world, and upon the Government the execration of unborn millions.
Sumner calls for protection against political machinations that threaten the nation's integrity and future.
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Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
They belong to a system so essentially irrational, that all the admitted virtues of many of its agents cannot save it from judgment.
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