Therefore, Sir, while admitting, that, for the sake of the coin, there should be the highest accuracy possible in the operations of the mint, I cannot hesitate to insist, that, regarding gold as merchandise, the mint must be established in such localities as may be required by the interests of commerce.
Sumner argues for the establishment of mints in locations that support commerce, highlighting the government's role in facilitating trade.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
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