If a Jew, he was often compelled, under direful torture, to surrender his gains; if a foreigner, he earned toleration by inordinate contribution to the public revenue; if a native, he was treated as caitiff too mean for society, and only good enough to be taxed.
Sumner discusses the harsh treatment and societal challenges faced by merchants, particularly Jews and foreigners.
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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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