He has had dear friends in those Southern pens, which have become the very symbols of revolting barbarity; but he desires, for this very reason, that the subject be weighed without passion, which never counsels well,--especially without the passion of mere vengeance.
Sumner calls for a rational examination of a subject influenced by personal connections to the South, urging against vengeful emotions.
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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!
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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