Among the human benefactors of Missouri, so rich in natural resources, he must always be numbered; and his memory will be appreciated there just in proportion as men discern what contributes most to the wealth, the character, and the true nobility of a State.
Here, Sumner honors a benefactor of Missouri, emphasizing the importance of character and nobility in a state's wealth.
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