As such, I do not err, when I call it, thus far, the most important event of the war,--more important because understood to have the deliberate sanction of the President as well as of the Secretary, and therefore marking the policy of the Administration.
Sumner describes a recent event as potentially the most significant of the war, endorsed by key leaders.
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I am in favor of a tariff for revenue, such a one as will yield a sufficient amount to the treasury to defray the expenses of the government, economically administered.
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.
But so long as War exists as an Institution this terrible inconsistency must appear.
Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
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