On the record
This state of things is not only greatly injurious to the business of the country, but shocking to all sincere advocates of law and order, and to humanity itself.
Source
gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner expresses that the current state of violence is detrimental to business and humanity, calling for reform.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
Other voices in this conversation
