Assuming that you're referring to the Unsigned Southern Press review of 1852, i think the writer was using first person point of view plural.
In the review, the writer keep using the word 'we' such in : "we doubt Mrs. stowe would recognize the cogency of this argument"
hope this helps
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Whether the offender is a "first-time" or repeat offender,
Whether the offender was an accessory (helping the main offender) or the main offender,
Whether the offender committed the crime under great personal stress or duress,
Whether anyone was hurt, and whether the crime was committed in a manner that was unlikely to result in anyone being hurt,
Whether the offender was particularly cruel to a victim, or particularly destructive, vindictive, etc.
(sometimes) whether the offender is genuinely contrite or remorseful.
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