Railroads, which, imitating the Boston schools, placed colored people apart by themselves, are compelled, under the influence of an awakened public sentiment, to abandon this regulation, and to allow them the privileges of other travellers.
Sumner highlights the change in railroad policies that now allow equal treatment for travelers of all races.
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Nor should we be too impatient to witness the fulfilment of our aspirations.
Out of this pernicious prejudice have proceeded that persecution and neglect which are the too frequent lot of the world's pioneers.
The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
Still further: every ship-of-war that floats costs more than a well-endowed college.
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