This singular coalition portended one of two results: Either an entire and permanent acquiescence in the rule of free-trade, or an entire abrogation of that system, and the revival, with renewed strength, of the doctrine of protection.
Blaine discusses the potential outcomes of a political coalition regarding trade policies.
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An avenging God cannot sleep while such things find countenance.
An attempt to guarantee and protect a revived State government constructed in whole or in preponderating part from the very element against whose hostility and violence it is to be protected is simply absurd.
In all the revolted states, upon the testimony of your ablest generals, there is no safety to the property or lives of loyal men.
The feeling in many portions of the country toward the emancipated slaves, especially among the ignorant and uneducated, is one of vindictive and malicious hatred.
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