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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More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
They are but leaders of the two contending factions into which the Slave Power is divided.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
It is clear that the only question of present practical interest arises from the usurpations of the Slave Power and the efforts to extend Slavery.
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