To him alone our tribute is now due; but, in pronouncing the name of JOHN SCHWARTZ, we cannot forget the “fatherland” of his ancestors, which out of its abundance has given to our Republic so many good heads, so many strong arms, with so much of virtue and intelligence, rejoicing in freedom, and calling no man master.
Sumner pays tribute to John Schwartz while acknowledging the contributions of his ancestors.
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