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The momentous question was now upon us; and on the dawning of the year 1844, all parties saw that it was destined to be the overshadowing issue in the ensuing presidential campaign.
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Julian reflects on the political climate of 1844, highlighting the urgency of the slavery issue in the presidential campaign.
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I not only meant that they should not be ashamed of it, but that, if possible, it should stand the test of criticism, both as to matter and diction.
He was the most conspicuous public rascal of his time, but was far from being alone in his odious notoriety.
And the misfortune of this legislation is heightened by the probability of its continuance; for it is not easy to uproot a body of laws once accepted by a people, however mischievous in their character.
It was hollow and false, and the best men in the party felt it.
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