“No nobler specimen of American eloquence can be found than
this logical, bold, spirited, clear, and learned exposition
of the ‘Barbarism of Slavery.’ In it we have the views of the
chivalrous antagonist of Wrong, expressed in the pointed and
elegant language of the accomplished scholar, and guided by the
intellect of the sagacious and benevolent statesman. We are the
more pleased with the plain speaking of Mr. Sumner, because
there has apparently been a falling off in the language of some
leading Republicans since the beginning of the Presidential
contest, as if they were fearful of offending the Oligarchy.
Mr. Sumner, who has no idea of sacrificing the Right to the
Expedient, has given utterance to vital truths in language full
of vital energy,--‘Thoughts that breathe, and words that burn.’”