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He had stated it in the last campaign and reiterated it in his latest message; but never before did he impress it by such striking sentences as now fell upon the ears of a delighted convention.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This quote indicates the effectiveness of Tilden's communication in impressing the convention with his message.

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