No man will ever be president of the United States who spells Negro with two g's.
It would be contrary to the spirit of the American Government to use force to subjugate the South.
But assuming the same premises, to wit, that all men are equal by the law of nature and of nations, the right of property in slaves falls to the ground; for one who is equal to another cannot be the owner or property of that other.
But I deny that the Constitution recognizes property in man.
I deem it established, then, that the Constitution does not recognize property in man, but leaves that question, as between the states, to the law of nature and of nations.
The United States are a political state, or organized society, whose end is government, for the security, welfare, and happiness of all who live under its protection.
A party with one idea; but that is a noble idea ... the idea of equality - the equality of all men before human tribunals and human laws.