The nomination of Mr. Sumner to Congress in Boston was like a forlorn hope. The vote stood 7,726 for Mr. Winthrop, 1,460 for Mr. Hallett, and 2,336 for Mr. Sumner. At the Presidential election, the week before, the vote was 8,427 for General Taylor, 2,997 for General Cass, and 1,909 for Mr. Van Buren.
[WAR SYSTEM OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS.]
Address before the American Peace Society, at its Anniversary Meeting in the Park Street Church, Boston, May 28, 1849.
That it may please Thee to give to all nations unity, peace, and concord.—The Litany.
What angel shall descend to reconcile
The Christian states, and end their guilty toil?