Some weak-kneed Republicans who rejoice at the result did not know at first whether to rejoice or not, when they saw what tools you had to work with; but your true friends, who have their eyes open, are full of joy, and all the rest will fall into line as soon as the great truth becomes apparent to them.
Sumner reflects on the mixed reactions of Republicans to a political outcome, emphasizing the eventual clarity of truth.
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