The relations of the States to the National Government must be carefully considered,--not too boldly, not too timidly,--that we may understand in what way or by what process the transition from Rebel forms may be most surely accomplished.
Sumner calls for careful consideration of the relationship between the states and the national government post-war.
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Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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.
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