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I am now brought to those two chief measures to be advanced by the election of Horace Greeley, each of controlling importance,--one looking directly to purity and efficiency in the government, and the other to the peace and welfare of our country.
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Charles Sumner
Massachusetts

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Sumner identifies two key measures he believes are essential for the election of Horace Greeley, focusing on government integrity and national peace.

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