Seeking, therefore, by active measures,--I say active and immediate measures,--to save the Territories, you seek also to save the whole country, not only from a deadly influence, but also from a degrading rule, which ostracizes from office all who avow the early opinions of the Fathers.
Sumner argues that active measures to protect the Territories are essential for the country's integrity and values.
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I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
At Baltimore the delegation of the most important State in the Union, known to be in favor of the Wilmot Proviso, was refused admission to the Convention.
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