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The people cannot witness with indifference the abandonment of the great Secretary, who organized their armies against the Rebellion, and then organized victory.
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He emphasizes the people's loyalty to the Secretary who led their armies during the Rebellion and their disdain for his abandonment.
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The devices of party can no longer stave it off.
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