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Never, since human sentiment and human conduct were influenced by human speech, was there a theme for eloquence like the free side of this question, now before the Congress of the Union.
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Josiah Quincy reflects on the power of eloquence in discussing the issue of freedom versus oppression in Congress.
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If we were bound to do it, we were bound to do it avowedly and above-board.
He dismissed from office, without trial, without charge, and without fault, faithful and able men.
No man can be surprised that such a cause was swept away by a moral and political whirlwind; that it carried with it all the institutions of civil society, so that its march was a wild desolation.
If its operation should turn out more advantageous to them, it will be more honorable for us; and I never can object to entering formally into an obligation to do that which, upon every virtuous principle, ought to be done without it.
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