Never inattentive to or neglectful of any public duty, never even accused of sacrificing or opposing the interest of Massachusetts in any matter of legislation, he is yet known to believe that her interests can never be truly promoted by sacrificing those of Humanity.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of balancing state interests with humanitarian concerns.
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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
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