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Boutwell warns against the dangers of extending the Presidential term, emphasizing the potential for instability.

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The people of the United States were embittered against the Government of Great Britain, and had General Grant chosen to seek redress by arms he would have been sustained throughout the North with substantial unanimity.

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The speculative advance in gold has brought legitimate business almost to a standstill, owing to the apprehension of a corner, which from appearances may appear at any moment.

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In the dark days of 1862 he had never despaired of the Republic, when others faltered, he was undismayed.

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The value of every article is resolved finally by the ascertainment of its value in gold.

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