Accordingly the original Republican who had announced himself ready to “clasp hands” in peace was accepted on a Republican platform, declaring support of the three Constitutional amendments, and placing in the foreground the great truth that all men are equal before the law.
Sumner describes the acceptance of a Republican candidate who supports equality and constitutional amendments, emphasizing unity.
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