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He had given anxious thought to the problems of free government, and to the destiny of the Republic.
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Blaine reflects on the importance of contemplating the future of governance and the nation.
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Of course the Rebellion will never be suppressed in Louisiana if the professed Union men there will neither help to do it nor permit the Government to do it without their help. . . .
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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An avenging God cannot sleep while such things find countenance.
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