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The Government of the State is subverted by secession; the Senator does not recognize the existing Government as legal or constitutional, any more than I do.
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He discusses the implications of secession on state governance and legality.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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