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The Senator thinks differently, and relies upon the Supreme Court; but I cannot doubt that this regenerated tribunal will yet speak for Freedom as in times past it has spoken for Slavery.
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Sumner expresses confidence that the Supreme Court will eventually advocate for freedom instead of slavery.
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