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For one, I prefer to stand by the overtures we have made to these people, as conditions of their again participating in the government of the country.

We have already placed before them conditions which the civilized world has indorsed as liberal, magnanimous, and just.

I regret exceedingly that those very liberal terms have not been accepted by the South, but I prefer giving those people every opportunity to exhibit a spirit of obedience and loyalty." -- Mr.Henry J.Raymond opposed the bill in a vigorous speech.