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But I cannot conceal my surprise at the course of the Senator from Iowa, who I know has no love for Slavery, and no congenital, persistent, and rooted prejudices against the colored race.
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Sumner expresses surprise at the stance of a senator who he believes does not support slavery, highlighting the complexities of political alliances.
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The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.
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