... Sumner met the shafts of hatred, and dealt with stalwart arm his deadly blows against the servile institution. He was then the best representative of freedom living. During the winter he said to Mr. Waldo Higginson , The session will not pass without the Senate-chamber's becoming the scene of some unparalleled outrage; but he had no fears except that he might not fulfil his duty to his country. Respecting t...