Therefore, in determining that the Slave-Masters should be encountered, two things were resolved: first, that this Republic is one and indivisible; and, secondly, that no hideous power, with Slavery blazoned on its front, shall be created on our soil.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of national unity and the rejection of slavery's power.
Share
More from Charles Sumner
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
Other voices in this conversation
