The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected.

I welcomed the organization of the Anti-slavery Society.

The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected.

Our concern, however, is with slavery as it is, and not with any theory of it.

But, although America cannot be justly charged with violating the rights of Turkey, Turkey nevertheless can be justly charged with violating the rights of America.

We must continue to judge of slavery by what it is, and not by what you tell us it will, or may be.

My rights all spring front an infinitely nobler source - from favor and grace of God.