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Its resolutions and address to the people did not fitly echo the feeling and purpose of its members, but this was a preliminary movement, and it was evident that nothing could stay the progress of the cause.
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Julian reflects on the initial efforts of a political movement that did not fully capture the sentiments of its members but indicated a growing cause.
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