The answer is threefold: first, by the courts, declaring and applying the true principles of the Constitution; secondly, by Congress, in the exercise of the powers belonging to it; and, thirdly, by the people, through an Amendment of the Constitution.
Sumner outlines a three-part strategy for ending slavery through legal and constitutional means.
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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
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