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The time has passed for argument. Nothing more need be said. For a long time it has been clear that colored persons must be senators.

— Charles Sumner

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If a man has done evil in his life, he must not be complimented in marble.

By the Law of Slavery, man, created in the image of God, is divested of the human character, and declared to be a mere chattel.

No true and permanent Fame can be founded except in labors which promote the happiness of mankind.

The phrase "public office is a public trust," has of late become common property.

Worse than any heathen or pagan abroad are those in our midst who are false to our institutions.

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