“Notwithstanding what Mr. Greeley said as to its not being
proper at this time, I think it timely, and that Mr. Greeley
is not aware of the great prevalence of Antislavery sentiment,
although he as much as any one has contributed to create it. I
thank you for the bold words, and also for the pleasure I have
received in reading a correct performance, since there are so
many which are hard for me to read. I think your speech will
long be referred to, as embracing all that has been and well
can be said on this question, and forever cause men to wonder
why it was listened to in silence.”
Horace White, the able journalist, afterwards editor of the _Chicago
Tribune_, wrote from Chicago:--
“I take pleasure in saying that in my opinion your recent
effort ranks with Demosthenes on the Crown, and with Burke on
Warren Hastings.”