On the recordJanuary 1, 1881
Well, the head of the slave power being in power it is natural that the pro-slavery elements should cluster around his administration, and that is rapidly being done.
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Frederick Douglass
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Editor's note · Context
Douglass observes the natural consolidation of pro-slavery elements around President Pierce's administration, given his stance.
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