George Julian: “But this treatment of the Abolitionists was manifestly unjust.”

If it had been morally possible, I would have supported him gladly.

The feeling against him became perfectly relentless, as I distinctly remember it, and shared in it myself; but on referring to the message now, I am astonished at the comparative moderation of its tone, and the strength of its positions.

I not only meant that they should not be ashamed of it, but that, if possible, it should stand the test of criticism, both as to matter and diction.

The laws regulating the ownership and disposition of landed property not only affect the well-being but frequently the destiny of a people.