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In like manner, Mr. Garrison burned the decision of Edward G. Loring in the case of Anthony Burns, and the late charge of Judge Benjamin R. Curtis to the United States Grand Jury in reference to the &#8216;treasonable&#8217; assault upon the Court House for the rescue of the fugitive-the ultimate ratifying the fiery immolation with shouts of applause.  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