The question is great; it is important; it is almost historical; it is nothing less than to determine whether the northern shores of Ohio and Illinois shall be brought forward to the ocean itself, so that the large towns there shall become ports of the sea.
Sumner emphasizes the significance of a proposed canal project for northern Ohio and Illinois, highlighting its potential historical impact.
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