Bright, Forster, Cobden, and men of that class, spoke brave words in defense of the cause for which brave deeds were done by their kindred on this side of the Atlantic--a kindred always more eager to cherish gratitude than to nurture revenge.
Blaine honors the British supporters of the Union cause during the American Civil War.
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