For myself, let me say that I look with no pleasure on any possibility of conflict between the two jurisdictions of State and Nation; but I trust, that, if the interests of Freedom so require, the States will not hesitate.
Sumner expresses hope that states will act in favor of freedom, even if it leads to conflict with federal authority.
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