In the hope of counteracting the effect of the argument for a Protective Tariff in winning the industrial element of the country to Republican support, the Democratic managers concocted one of the most detestable and wicked devices ever conceived in political warfare.
Blaine condemns a deceptive political tactic used by Democrats to undermine Republican support.
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I have long since wished that capital punishment were abolished.
An avenging God cannot sleep while such things find countenance.
Such an opportunity would have been a menace to the public credit, and would have proved a constant source of corruption.
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.
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