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But I have yet to see the first signs of repentance on the part of those who have received clemency from the Chief Magistrate of the Government.
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Sumner observes a lack of remorse among those who benefited from President Johnson's clemency.
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Endeavor, for a moment, by comparison with other interests, to grapple with this sum.
It is larger than the entire profit of all the commerce and manufactures of the world.
More precious far at that moment the consolation that he had labored for his fellow-men, and the joyous confidence that all his cares had helped the Progress of his race!
Controlled by such a code, employing such representatives, sustained by such agencies, animated by such Furies, and producing such fruits of tears and bitterness, it must be open to question.
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