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Again and again he had crawled in the dust at their feet, and, if they could not now reward him with the presidency, it seemed utterly useless for any Northern man to hope for their favor.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “Again and again he had crawled in the dust at their feet, and, if they could not now reward him with the presidency, it…”
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Julian emphasizes the futility of Northern politicians seeking favor from the South after their candidate's failure.
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