Charles Sumner: “To yourself, Chase, Giddings, Smith, Benton, and a few others, the great majority of our people look for protection…”

“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.”