Certainly they seemed very disheartening to anti-slavery men; for, however confidently they might believe in the final success of their struggle, they could not fail to see the immense odds and fearful obstacles against which they would have to contend.
Julian acknowledges the discouragement felt by anti-slavery advocates in light of the political landscape.
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