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Such is a plain statement of facts, which I make in no spirit of personal criticism, but simply that you may see the occasion for the proposed rule.
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He presents a straightforward account of facts to illustrate the need for the proposed rule, avoiding personal criticism.
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It is a cause which, though long kept in check throughout our country, as also in Europe, now confronts the people and their rulers, demanding to be heard.
They who strive after it, Ixion-like, embrace a cloud.
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