But you will not regret that your representative, faithful in all other things, was ever constant and earnest against Slavery, and that he announced from the beginning the magnitude of the question, and our duties with regard to it.
Sumner reassures his constituents that he has been steadfast in opposing slavery and recognizing its significance.
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Let loyalty to one man be exchanged for Love to Man.
Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
I agree with the Convention in the importance of the new organization; nor do I think there are many candid persons, recognizing morals as the soul of all true politics, who will hesitate in this conclusion.
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