The two ideas of Equality and a Right to Representation, so early and constantly avowed by the Fathers, are here again recognized as essential conditions of government; and this is the true definition of a Republic.
Sumner reiterates the foundational ideas of equality and representation as essential to the concept of government.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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.
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