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No better lawyer can be named in the long history of the English bar than John Selden, whose learning was equalled only by his large intelligence.
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He praises John Selden as a remarkable lawyer, highlighting his intelligence and learning.
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Above all, welcome to the united regenerated Democracy of the North, which spurns the mockery of a Republic, with professions of Freedom on the lips, while the chains of Slavery clank in the Capitol!
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
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