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The thought seemed to inspire every one that a way was now fortunately opened for hastening the end of sectional strife and purifying the administration of public affairs.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge Julian: “The thought seemed to inspire every one that a way was now fortunately opened for hastening the end of sectional strife…”
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Julian notes the optimism surrounding the potential end of sectional strife and improved governance.
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