Because I am for peace so that this whole people may be at work, because I desire tranquillity so that all may be happy, because I seek reconciliation so that there shall be completest harmony, therefore I oppose the Democracy and now denounce it as Disturber of the National Peace.
Sumner outlines his vision for peace and harmony, which he believes is threatened by the Democratic Party.
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Early testimony of the Church against, I. 59.
Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
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