The moral question, too, appealed strongly to persons prominent in social, professional, and church life, who increased the excitement by renouncing masonic ties and signifying their conversion to the new gospel of anti-Masonry.
This remark emphasizes the moral appeal of the Anti-Masonic movement among influential social and religious figures.
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This reckless claim amazed his friends as much as it aroused his enemies, and he at once became the object of most cutting reproaches.
It cared nothing for the Democratic party except as it contributed to its selfish ends.
And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
This reduced the question to ratification or secession.
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