It would be easy to show, by critical inquiry, that this whole charge is without just foundation, and that all the legislation so much condemned is as clearly defensible under the Constitution as it is meritorious in purpose.
Sumner defends state legislation against accusations, asserting its constitutional validity and moral purpose.
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Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
In this contest, we may borrow from the ancient Greek, who, when his hands were cut off, fought with his stumps, and even with his teeth.
It applies an arrogant and unrelenting ostracism to all who express themselves against Slavery.
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