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Whitelaw Reid: The editor had always opposed secession till it was accomplished.

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The editor had always opposed secession till it was accomplished.
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Whitelaw Reid

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This statement highlights the editor's initial opposition to secession, reflecting the conflicted loyalties of the time.

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