He effectually persuaded him that a policy of anger and hate and vengeance could lead only to evil results; that the one supreme demand of the country was confidence and repose; that the ends of justice could be reached by methods and measures altogether consistent with mercy.
Blaine emphasizes the importance of reconciliation and the need for a compassionate approach in governance after conflict.
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But in the treatment of the colored man, now proposed, there was absolute heartlessness and rank injustice.
This ratio of influence went into the Electoral College, and gave to the white men of South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana double the power of that enjoyed by white men in New York, Illinois and California.
An avenging God cannot sleep while such things find countenance.
In all the revolted states, upon the testimony of your ablest generals, there is no safety to the property or lives of loyal men.
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