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Of course such proceeding was an instant encouragement and license to all ex-Rebels, no matter how much blood was on their hands.
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He argues that the actions taken encouraged former Confederates to regain power.
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This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
Tendencies of nations, as revealed in history, teach that our aims are in harmony with prevailing laws, which God, in his benevolence, has ordained for mankind.
The first is a heavenly sentiment, from God: the other is a device of this world.
The subterfuges of the politician cannot escape it.
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