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Thou and the stars, our Sumner, still shine on!
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This line poetically celebrates Sumner's enduring influence and brilliance, likening him to the stars.
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It is true, doubtless, that there are various races of men; but there is but one great Human Family, in which Caucasian, Ethiopian, Chinese, and Indian are all brothers, children of one Father, and heirs to one happiness.
It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
The most distant are not without a present influence on our daily lives.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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