Charles Sumner: “These two candidates, apparently representing opposite parties, both…”

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These two candidates, apparently representing opposite parties, both concur in being representatives of Slavery.

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He points out that both candidates from opposing parties ultimately represent the interests of slavery.

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Charles Sumner: “These two candidates, apparently representing opposite parties, both concur in being representatives of Slavery.”