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“No, ,none; unless those majorities are guided by a military chief.
The thing we have to execrate is Caesarism — that government by the sword, which takes no heed of liberal principles.
For what purpose has General Sheridan been sent to New Orleans?”
After a moment's pause, during which I make no answer-having none to make-he adds: “ Who knows whether we shall not find the city under martial law, the side walks running blood, the public offices on fire?”
1875.
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