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The real motives of the rebellion The slaveholders' conspiracy, depicted by southern loyalists in its treason against Democratic principles, as well as against the national Union: showing a contest of slavery and nobility versus free government ... Address of the Democratic league to the "loyal leagues" and loyal men throughout the land

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Address (p. [1]-2) signed: Henry O'Rielly, sec.
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  1. Campaign Literature, 1864
  2. Democratic
  3. Government
  4. Politics And Government
  5. United States

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