I cannot see before me so large a number of the sons of Massachusetts, already moving to the scene of trial, without feeling anew the loss we have just encountered: I allude to the death, at Baltimore, of devoted fellow-citizens, who had sprung forward so promptly at the call of country.
Sumner reflects on the loss of fellow citizens who died in Baltimore while responding to their country's call.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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