I cannot consent, after all the guards and safeguards which may be prepared for the defence of the colored men in the enjoyment of their rights,--I cannot consent that they shall be deprived of the right to protect themselves.
Boutwell expresses his refusal to accept any measures that would deny colored men the right to protect their own rights.
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In truth, gold plays a small part only in actual business.
But our cause being almost lost something decisive and great must be done.
The gratitude of his countrymen rebuked all rivalries.
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