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The negroes are seven million to-day, and they are increasing in numbers and gaining in wealth and intelligence.
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Boutwell notes the growth and empowerment of the black population in America.
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In the dark days of 1862 he had never despaired of the Republic, when others faltered, he was undismayed.
My active radicalism had alienated the conservative Republicans.
On the other hand, I claimed that all thought of the further use of silver should be postponed until the attempt to secure the co-operation of other countries had been tried faithfully.
That is the lesson the war has burned in on the brain and conscience of the Nation.
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