Of course such a system of exclusion sacrifices justice, belittles this trial, and forgets that essential latitude of inquiry which belongs to a political proceeding, having for its purpose expulsion from office only, and not punishment.
Sumner critiques a system that limits inquiry in political proceedings, emphasizing the need for a broader perspective.
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It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
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