On the record
It is to promote the general welfare: but Slavery perils the general welfare.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner argues that slavery jeopardizes the general welfare of society.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Other voices in this conversation
