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Lincoln, seemed to have been preordained by the people, while the intelligent, sober men, in Congress and out of Congress, who lamented the fact, were not prepared to oppose the popular will.
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Julian comments on the perception of Lincoln's nomination as a reflection of popular will, despite the reservations of some Congress members.
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