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Conscription laws have been unpopular in all countries, and though resisted among us on one occasion with riot, they were upheld with strong courage by the mass of the loyal people.
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Blaine acknowledges the unpopularity of conscription laws and the courage shown by loyal citizens in supporting them.
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