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and subject to the laws of the republic.
What is needed is that not only these schools should be more liberally supported, but that new ones should be opened without delay.
The matter does not admit of procrastination.
The work of education and civilization must be done.
The money needed must be contributed with no sparing hand.
The laudable example set by the Friends and the American Missionary Association should be followed by other sects and philanthropic societies.
Christianity, patriotism, and enlightened self interest have a common stake in the matter.
Great and difficult as the work may be the country is strong enough, rich enough, wise enough, and, I believe, humane and Christian enough to do it.
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