As the language of the Constitution is drawn into debate, I cannot doubt, that, according to Parliamentary Law, the present question is within the control of the Senate, to be determined by the teachings of reason and convenience, so as to assure the public welfare.
Sumner believes that the Senate has the authority to determine the current question based on reason and convenience.
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Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
Let us at all hazards prevent the extension of Slavery and the increase of the Slave Power.
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