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De Alexander: “The hostility of the American people to the use of troops at elections had once before proved a source of angry…”

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The hostility of the American people to the use of troops at elections had once before proved a source of angry contention, and the criticism which now rained upon the Republican party afforded new evidence of the public's animosity.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

This statement addresses public sentiment against military involvement in elections, showcasing the political climate of the era.

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