The true principles of our Political System, the history of the National Convention, the natural interpretation of the Constitution, all teach that this Act is a usurpation by Congress of powers that do not belong to it, and an infraction of rights secured to the States.
Sumner argues that the act in question represents a congressional overreach and a violation of state rights.
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The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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