Here is a memorial from a gentleman of perfect respectability, charged with no crime, presumed to be innocent, complaining of gross outrage at the hands of certain persons pretending to act in the name of the Senate.
Sumner defends a memorial from a respected individual, emphasizing the importance of fairness and justice.
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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.
As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
I am opposed to a tariff for protection merely, and not for revenue."--Letter to John K.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
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