Especially does International Law, when it declares the absolute equality of independent nations, cast upon all the duty of considering well how this privilege shall be bestowed so that the welfare of all may be best upheld.
Sumner discusses the principles of International Law and the duty of nations to uphold equality.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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