Washington, in his Farewell Address, warns against “the insidious wiles of foreign influence”; but the “insidious wiles” of our Rebels, seeking to embroil us with foreign powers, are as deadly as any influence brought against us.
Sumner warns against foreign influence, comparing it to the dangers posed by domestic rebels.
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The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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