Let us imagine, or rather indulge the hope that then all the States of the south and the north, from the Arctic Seas to Patagonia, will be united in a national and international celebration in recognition of an event that has increased twofold the possibilities, comfort and happiness of the human race.
Boutwell envisions a future celebration uniting all American states in recognition of a significant historical event.
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He possessed wit, sarcasm and irony in every form.
Not infrequently a statement would be the occasion of scandal and of suffering by innocent parties.
He was the possessor of an elastic spirit; he was always hopeful of the future and in adversity he saw or fancied that he saw, days of prosperity for himself, for his party, for the commonwealth and for the country.
Does anybody contemplate such a qualification to the elective franchise, in the case of black people or white?
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