People of that renowned island!--children of the land of our forefathers!--proceed, proceed in this glorious career, till the whole earth shall be redeemed from the greatest curse that ever has afflicted the human race.
Quincy calls upon the people of Britain to continue their efforts towards abolishing slavery worldwide.
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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.
Adams deemed and maintained, was unconstitutional; and he called upon the supporters of the bill to point out the article, section, or paragraph, of the constitution, which authorized Congress to confer it on the President.
He considered himself placed between two batteries, neither of which regarded him as one of their soldiers.
The pride of Britain itself must bend to the course of events.
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