And pardon me, if, when my country is in peril from Slavery, and human rights are to be rescued, I prefer to err with Patrick Henry, in assuming power for Freedom, rather than to think right with Senators who hesitate in such a cause.
Sumner aligns himself with historical figures advocating for freedom over those who hesitate.
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Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
Working-men of Europe, desire abolition of war, XVIII. 236.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
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