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The rhetoric of abuse was vigorous and unrestrained; the campaign lie active and ingenious; the arraignment of class against class sedulous and adroit, and the excitement most violent and memorable.
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This quote reflects the intense political climate and the aggressive tactics used during a historical campaign in New York.
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