There are many in England, who, taking counsel of a perverse political bigotry, have spurned them absolutely; and there are others, who, invoking the point of honor, assert that England cannot entertain them without compromising her honor.
Sumner discusses differing attitudes in England towards American claims, reflecting on political biases.
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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
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