I am entirely satisfied that a canvass like the present, where the principles declared at Cincinnati are openly accepted on one side and not contested on the other, must result in a larger number of Congressional Representatives sincerely devoted to the rights of the colored citizen than ever before.
Sumner expresses confidence that the upcoming election will lead to greater representation for the rights of African Americans in Congress.
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His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
Consent of the governed necessary in forming new governments of, XII. 298.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
Disunion no remedy for grievances of, VII. 33.
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