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To some the drift of the speeches and resolutions seemed an encouragement to armed rebellion; to others, although jealous of individual rights, it appeared to confuse the liberty of the press with license.
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This quote reflects the differing opinions within the party regarding the balance between individual rights and the freedom of the press during a tumultuous time.
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