Every person holding office under the British Government at once set his face against Slavery, and the way was by having nothing to do with it, even in employing or hiring the slave of another,--nothing, “directly or indirectly”.
Sumner discusses the commitment of British officials to oppose slavery in all forms.
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Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
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