By the original terms of union, the other States have agreed that the whole people of Arkansas shall have two Senators, and Representatives according to a fixed proportion,--and also electoral votes for President and Vice-President according to the number of Senators and Representatives.
Sumner refers to the original terms of union regarding representation for Arkansas.
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