Tenfold importance has been attached to this decision from the fact of the apostasy to Freedom lately committed by the person who for many years was considered as the leading exponent of Massachusetts doctrines in the Senate.
Sumner highlights the importance of a recent decision in light of a notable shift in political allegiance.
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