I was imprisoned in Missouri in 1854 for preaching the gospel to Negroes, though I was never subjected to violence.

The people of the North owe to the colored race a deep obligation that is no easy matter to fulfill.

I stand today on this floor to appeal for protection from the strong arm of the government for her loyal children, irrespective of color and race, who are citizens of the southern states, and particularly of the State of Georgia.

While I appreciated the educational advantages I enjoyed in the school and was proud of what I could show in mental culture, I had an earnest desire for something more than a mere business education... I desired to study for a profession, and this prompted me to leave my native state.

I sedulously refrained from doing anything that would incite slaves to run away from their masters.

While it is desirable to build up the colored race, we must not sacrifice our best and purest white friends.