That there are some timeserving and tremulous men and presses in our ranks who treat the speech coolly only shows that Republican leaders do not understand Republicanism, and that it is a mighty work to regenerate a nation.
Sumner critiques the Republican leaders for failing to grasp the essence of Republicanism and the importance of national regeneration.
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