These are illustrious names; but there is nothing in them to eclipse the simple life of our President, whose example, commemorated by history and by song, will be the pride of humanity and a rebuke to every usurper.
Sumner contrasts illustrious historical figures with the humble life of the President, celebrating his legacy.
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Slavery and the: speech in New York, XI. 433.
Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.
Opening of United States courts to colored, XI. 389.
His loyalty to the Declaration of Independence, XIX. 317.
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