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One of the most alarming features connected with this series of outrages was the promptness with which Louisiana resorted to violence after her re-admission to the right of representation in Congress.
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gutenberg.orgJames Blaine: “One of the most alarming features connected with this series of outrages was the promptness with which Louisiana…”
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Blaine describes the alarming trend of violence in Louisiana following its re-admission to Congress, indicating a troubling political climate.
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