The opponents of the measure did not conceal their apprehension that the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia portended its overthrow in the States.

Mr.Sumner and his associates hailed the movement as the inauguration of a policy destined to produce that result.

"The future," said the Massachusetts senator, "cannot be doubtful.

At the National Capital slavery will give way to freedom.

But the good work will not stop here: it must proceed.