The efforts of many noble patriots have been manly, self-denying, and praiseworthy, and should not be disparaged; and yet I know of no one who has taken the high moral ground on this subject which you have from the first.
Sumner acknowledges the commendable efforts of patriots while highlighting the unique moral stance of a specific individual.
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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.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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