George Julian: “The fate of the men involved in it seems like a perfect travesty of justice and fair play.”

The system of spoils and plunder must also be destroyed, in order that freedom itself may be rescued from the perilous activities quickened into life by its own spirit, and the conduct of public affairs inspired by the great moralities…

He hated slavery with the animosity of a regular Puritan, and when he talked about it everybody listened.

The withdrawal of the slavery question from the strife of parties has changed the face of our politics as completely as did its introduction.

Their solution is certain, because they are directly in the path of progress, and progress is a law; but whether it shall be heralded by the kindly agencies of peace or the harsh power of war, must depend upon the wise and timely use of…