Such a token is precious to me in every respect,--not only because it assures me of the personal sympathy of the people of Vermont, declared through their representatives, but because it attests their interest in that cause which is more important than any person.
Sumner values a token of appreciation from Vermont, recognizing its significance beyond personal accolades.
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Again I repeat, so long as the War System prevails under the sanction of International Law, these painful incongruities will be apparent.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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.
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.
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