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The minority were supported by the President, as well as by the "border-ruffians"; two rival governments were set up; and civil war began early in 1855.

From Liberty In The Nineteenth Century by Holland, Frederic May

"If he attempts anything of that sort, or any other border-ruffians do, I believe we can make them wish they had stayed at home," said Levi stoutly.

From Brother Against Brother The War on the Border by Optic, Oliver