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They branded it as the desperate attempt of slave-breeding Democracy to crown itself king, by debauching the Federal judiciary and waging war against the advance of civilization.
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Julian condemns the actions of the Democratic party as a betrayal of democratic principles in favor of slavery.
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But this treatment of the Abolitionists was manifestly unjust.
No sophistry could disguise this fact, nor could its significance be overstated.
The only enthusiasm of the campaign was in the new party, and it was perfectly spontaneous and fervid.
It tempts civilized men to become savages and savages to become devils.
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