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Their prompt and intelligent action is a remarkable illustration of the trained and disciplined ability of Americans for the duties of self-government.
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Blaine praises the quick and effective response of loyal citizens as a testament to American self-governance.
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Durant speaks of no duty, apparently thinks of none resting upon Southern Union men.
As slavery had been the chief inciting cause of disunion, slavery should die.
That is his work and it cannot properly be taken out of his hands.
But in the treatment of the colored man, now proposed, there was absolute heartlessness and rank injustice.
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