Calhoun; but when they reappeared, one in the Senate, and the other in the House of Representatives, each openly assumed the position by which he will be known in history,--one as chief in all the pretensions of Slavery and Slave-Masters, the other as champion of Freedom.
Sumner contrasts the historical roles of Calhoun and Adams, framing them as opposing forces in the slavery debate.
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They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
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