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They were relived from the disparaging distinctions that came into existence with the system of slavery.
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Boutwell notes the removal of discriminatory distinctions that arose from slavery, highlighting progress in equality.
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I hope it is not necessary in this day and this hour of the Republic to argue anywhere that a property qualification is not only unjust in itself, but that it is odious to the people of the country to a degree which cannot be expressed.
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.
The spirit of philanthropy animated his politics, and the doctrines of peace controlled his public policy.
In truth, gold plays a small part only in actual business.
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