A large number of distinguished Democrats in the North also entertained the strongest anti-slavery convictions, and were determined, at the risk of separating from their party associates, to resist the spread of slavery into free territory.
Blaine highlights the internal conflict within the Democratic Party regarding slavery and its expansion during the antebellum period.
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In all the revolted states, upon the testimony of your ablest generals, there is no safety to the property or lives of loyal men.
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