Such a constitution ought to be a hissing and a by-word; and I am at a loss to understand how any Senator, at this time, not entirely insensible to our great responsibilities with regard to the States lately in rebellion, can look upon a new constitution like this except as a hissing and a by-word.
Sumner criticizes a new state's constitution, calling it a disgrace and expressing disbelief at any Senator's acceptance of it.
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