The moral impossibility of foreign recognition, even if the pretended power be de facto independent, where it is composed of Rebel Slavemongers seeking to found a new power with Slavery for its declared “corner-stone.” Pardon the truthful plainness of the terms I employ.
Sumner argues against the recognition of rebel powers that support slavery, highlighting the moral implications of such actions.
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Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
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