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The great pursuits by which twenty-five million people live, are not considered worthy the attention of this Democratic party; while one hundred thousand aristocrats require its entire services.
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Tompkins criticizes the Democratic party for ignoring the needs of the majority in favor of a few aristocrats.
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They would be scourged, driven by violence from the State, and might be considered fortunate should they escape with their lives.
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