To that extent it is unquestionably constitutional; but when the resolution imposes shackles upon the two Houses of Congress assembled by virtue of that resolution, then, I submit, it does what, under the National Constitution, it cannot do,--its words are powerless.
Sumner argues against a resolution that he believes imposes unconstitutional limitations on Congress.
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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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