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| 672 THE UXDE&GMOUND RAIL HOAD. cation that would raise them to an intellectual position never reached by their fathers; and at length full political rights were conferred upon those who a few short years, or rather monihs, before, had been called chattels, and things to be bought and sold in any market (Hear, hear.) And we may feel assured, that those persons in the Northern States who befriended the negro in his bondage will not now fail to assist his struggles for a higher position. ******* To Mr. Garrison more than any other man this is due; his is the creation of that opiniou which has made slavery hateful, and which has made freedom possible in America. (Hear, hear.) His name is venerated in his own country, venerated where not long ago it was a name of obloquy and reproach. His name is venerated in this country and in Europe wheresoever Christianity softens the hearts and lessens the sorrows of men; and I venture to say that in time to come, near or remote I know not, his name will become the herald and the synonym of good to millions of men who will dwell on the now almost unknown continent of Africa. (Loud cheers.) * *' * To Mr. Garrison, aa is stated in one of the letters which has just been read, to William Lloyd Garrison it has been given, in a manner not often permitted to those who do great things of this kind, to see the ripe fruit of his vast labors. Over a territory large enough to make many realms, he has seen hopeless toil supplanted by compensated industry; and where the bondman dragged his chain, there freedom is established for ever. (Loud cheens.) We now welcome him amongst us as a friend whom some of us have known long; for I have watched hia career with no common interest, even when I was too young to take much part in public affairs; and I have kept within my heart his name, and the names of those who have been associated with him in every step which he has taken; and in public debate in the halls of peace, and oven on the blood-soiled fields of war, my heart has always been with those who were the friends of freedom. (Renewed cheering.) We welcome him then with a cordiality which knows no stint and no limit for him and for his noble associates, both men and women. ******** After this eloquent and able speech by the chairman, the honor of proposing an address to Mr. Garrison devolved upon the Duke of Argyll, who introduced the subject in the following glowing speech: MB. CHAIRMAN, LADIES, AND GENTLEMEN :—It is hard to follow an address of such extraordinary beauty, simplicity and power; but it now becomes my duty at your command, sir, to mote an address of hearty congratulation to our distinguished guest, William Lloyd Garrison. (Cheers.) Sir, this country ia from time to time honored by the presence of many |