Morton and his Whig and Know-Nothing associates, Republicanism simply meant opposition to the latest outrage of slavery, and acquiescence in all preceding ones; but this shameful surrender of the cause to its enemies was deservedly condemned in the election which followed.
Julian criticizes the Republican party's compromise with slavery and its consequences in the subsequent election.
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The system of spoils and plunder must also be destroyed, in order that freedom itself may be rescued from the perilous activities quickened into life by its own spirit, and the conduct of public affairs inspired by the great moralities…
He hated slavery with the animosity of a regular Puritan, and when he talked about it everybody listened.
The fate of the men involved in it seems like a perfect travesty of justice and fair play.
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