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If corruption had demoralised Republicans, fear of a repetition of the Tweed frauds paralysed them.
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This quote captures the fear and paralysis experienced by Republicans in the face of corruption and past frauds.
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No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
His lightest word, sent thrilling to the rim of a vast audience, swayed it with the magic of control.
Gross and unfounded charges of fraud are made by them against those high in authority.
Why should we now make any concessions to them?
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