And vain, also, will be that other European cry,--whether from an intemperate press or the cautious lips of statesmen,--that separation is inevitable, and that our Government is doomed to witness the dismemberment of the Republic.
Sumner dismisses the notion of inevitable separation of the states, countering pessimistic views from Europe.
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Nay, more,--if it would be criminal in these several clusters of States to reëstablish the Institution of War as Arbiter of Justice, then is it criminal in the Commonwealth of Nations to continue it.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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