Victoria C. Woodhull: “Then, wherefore, with loud prayer and unctuous face, To brother say: “Ye run a foolish race To the abyss.” For how shall…”

Whatever may have been the arguments favorable for the continuance of the institution of slavery, the destruction of it has rendered them nugatory, and but few of those who once used them could now be found to favor its resurrection.

Thousands possessed of comprehensive principles in a semi state of application have sunk with them into obscurity for lack of appreciation and support.

How has it been possible thus long for leaders to control the masses, except that the masses have permitted others to act for them, and that without rendering any account for such action?

Why do they advocate any general government at all?