[rockrr]

When more & more of the posterity of their former allies & compatriots, instead turned to insult; many considered the moral bond from the great joint venture to be dissolved.

This is a profoundly dishonest statement. You should know better.

[Ohioan]

Your attack on my integrity is noted. I certainly stand by the statement. Anyone familiar with the public debate in the era, will know the truth thereof.