We have all known that for years, but no one would dare to make it public.

No good can come of its publication; it would ruin you, ruin your influence, ruin your work.

You would lose your _Tribune_ engagement, by which you are now doing so much good.

We all feel the help you are to the good cause.

Do not throw away your influence!" "Does not the cause of the slave hang on the issue in Congress ?" "I think it does." "Is not Mr.Webster's influence all against it ?" "Yes, of course!" "Would not that influence be very much less if the public knew just what he is ?" "Of course it would, but you cannot afford to tell them.