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War era voices warn against secession and unite for Union
The piece reports speeches by Secretary of the Interior Caleb B. Smith defending restoration of the Union and equal rights, and denouncing secession. It includes Daniel Dickinson's Pennsylvania speech urging loyalty to Constitution, suppression of rebellion, and unity above party. It notes Harrison declining Democratic nomination and San Francisco Breckinridge Democrats facing hostile reception.
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