For myself, I do not doubt the power of Congress to fasten this restriction upon the Territory, and afterwards upon the State, as is always done; but I am at a loss to see on what grounds this restriction can be placed, which will not also support the Prohibition of Slavery.
Sumner expresses confidence in Congress's power to impose restrictions on territories and states regarding slavery.
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