Whitelaw Reid: “The practical common sense of the American people will soon see that…”

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The practical common sense of the American people will soon see that any other course is disastrous.

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Reid warns that ignoring practical solutions will lead to disastrous outcomes for the nation.

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The danger commences with the first extra-continental State.

Give them order and justice, and trust to these to win them in other regards to our ways.

But, in the main, they are surprisingly orderly, and cases of serious violence among them are quite rare.

And next, shall we not probably fare best in the end if we try to profit somewhat by the experience others have had in like cases?

Whitelaw Reid: “The practical common sense of the American people will soon see that any other course is disastrous.”