More than once I ventured to press the duty and renown of carrying out the principles of the Declaration of Independence, and of founding the new governments on the consent of the governed, without distinction of color.
Sumner emphasizes the importance of the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the need for inclusive governance.
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Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
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