Civil power and self-government cannot be conceded to belligerent enemies until after the establishment of “security for the future.” Such security is an indispensable safeguard, without which there will be new disaster.
Sumner argues that civil power should not be granted to enemies until future security is ensured.
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It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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!
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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