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These men had not given up the creed which demanded an anti-slavery restriction on every inch of soil owned by the United States.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “These men had not given up the creed which demanded an anti-slavery restriction on every inch of soil owned by the…”
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Blaine highlights the unwavering commitment of certain politicians to anti-slavery principles during a contentious period in American history.
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The right of the General Government to preserve itself in its whole constitutional vigor by repelling a direct and positive aggression upon its property or its officers cannot be denied.
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