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When it comes, it will prove that no appeal lies from the ballot to the bullet, and that those who take it are sure to lose their case and pay the costs.
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Alexander warns against the dangers of resorting to violence, asserting that such actions lead to inevitable failure.
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Public sentiment generally sustained the Administration in such action, but many persons, including conservative Republicans, frequently questioned the right or justice of such procedure.
No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
He used to get angry with men simply because they voted against him on questions in which he took an interest.
This is the spirit in which I have determined for myself to come up to this great question, and to pass through it.
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