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And here, Sir, let me congratulate the Convention, that, on this most important question, transcending every other, all of us, without distinction of party, are in favor of reform.
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Sumner congratulates the Convention for its unanimous support for reforming the representative system, highlighting its importance.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
As the Brotherhood of Man is practically recognized, it becomes impossible to restrict the feeling within any exclusive circle of country, and to set up an unchristian distinction of honor between civil war and international war.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
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