Had the Southern statesmen foreseen the immense wealth, population, and value of this imperial domain in the five great States and four Territories into which it is to-day divided, they would have abandoned the struggle for equality.
Blaine reflects on the missed opportunities perceived by Southern statesmen regarding the wealth of newly acquired territories.
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If you are not ready to be the Moses of an oppressed people, do not become their Pharaoh.
That is his work and it cannot properly be taken out of his hands.
The wonder excited by the raising of the vast army which saved the Union from destruction was even surpassed by the wonder excited by its prompt and peaceful dissolution.
An avenging God cannot sleep while such things find countenance.
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