The cities will be divided into districts, and this I regard of twofold importance: first, as the beginning of a true system; and, secondly, as reducing the power which the cities, by the large number of their representatives, chosen by general ticket, now exercise.
Sumner discusses the significance of dividing cities into districts to improve representation and reduce power imbalances.
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