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The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2)

CHAPTER III
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Let us look at his behavior and scan its effects on society.

One day while in New York was spent in riding through the streets preceded by an extravagant number of military men and musicians, who were kept in exercise on that and succeeding days of the week until all were completely exhausted.

On the next day, while he and his party were revelling in their tents on luxuries and the all-debasing Wine, many poor, dear children were crying for food and for water to allay their thirst.

On Friday evening he attended Park Theater and on Monday Bowery Theater.

Yes, he who is called by the majority as most capable of ruling this republic, may be seen in the Theater encouraging one of the most heinous crimes or practices with which our country is disgraced.[7] Yes, and afterwards we find him rioting at the Wine Table, the whole livelong night.


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