They believed that the example of Washington if now reinforced by the example of Grant would determine the question for the future, and assure a regular and orderly change of rulers, which is the strongest guarantee against the approach of tyranny.
Blaine emphasizes the belief that reinforcing the two-term limit with Grant's example would help ensure a stable and democratic transition of power.
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An avenging God cannot sleep while such things find countenance.
Durant speaks of no duty, apparently thinks of none resting upon Southern Union men.
This ratio of influence went into the Electoral College, and gave to the white men of South Carolina, Mississippi and Louisiana double the power of that enjoyed by white men in New York, Illinois and California.
The wonder excited by the raising of the vast army which saved the Union from destruction was even surpassed by the wonder excited by its prompt and peaceful dissolution.
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