Listening to this appeal, so well calculated to revive the dying Rebellion, I felt that one of two things was needed,--the removal of its author from the Executive chair, or Congress in permanent session to watch and counteract him.
Sumner expresses the urgency of addressing a political threat, suggesting drastic measures are needed.
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Without yielding to any of these extreme views with regard to the mischiefs or the benefits of party, all should agree that the only true and legitimate object of such an association is to uphold, advance, and develop certain principles…
I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
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