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Having resisted in vain the aggressive legislation of Congress already accomplished, they could hardly fail to see that the institution of slavery was threatened with utter destruction.
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Blaine discusses the perceived threat to slavery and its implications for the future.
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The wisdom of maintaining that institution was abundantly vindicated by the results of the war.
I am in no boastful mood: I shall not do more than I can, but I shall do all I can to save the Government, which is my sworn duty as well as my personal inclination.
With whatever strength or prestige the President left Washington, he certainly returned to the Capital personally discredited and politically ruined.
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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