It views the leading men of the other section through the medium of its fear, its hatred, or its contempt, and can recognize no likeness, unless the features are distorted and the canvas is darkened, unless the countenance is wicked and the figure hideous.
Sumner critiques the distorted perceptions held by those who oppose abolitionists, emphasizing their fear and hatred.
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