The Great Rebellion: A History of the Civil War in the United States, Volume 1National Tribune, 1898 - UNITED STATES--HISTORY--CIVIL WAR, 1861-1865 |
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Page 36
... Immediately there arose a fierce struggle between the north and south , respect- ing the future status of the state on the subject of slavery . It is now evident , that had it been let alone , the character of the emigrants would have ...
... Immediately there arose a fierce struggle between the north and south , respect- ing the future status of the state on the subject of slavery . It is now evident , that had it been let alone , the character of the emigrants would have ...
Page 39
... immediately the extreme south set in motion the already prepared scheme of dissolution . Though the false- hoods that had been freely circulated respecting the designs of the Republicans which they said were to emancipate the slaves and ...
... immediately the extreme south set in motion the already prepared scheme of dissolution . Though the false- hoods that had been freely circulated respecting the designs of the Republicans which they said were to emancipate the slaves and ...
Page 42
... immediately resigned his position as Secretary of War , on the ground that the Pres- ident had broken his promise , that no movement should be made in Charleston , while negotiations were pending for the adjustment of difficulties . The ...
... immediately resigned his position as Secretary of War , on the ground that the Pres- ident had broken his promise , that no movement should be made in Charleston , while negotiations were pending for the adjustment of difficulties . The ...
Page 66
... Immediately on the issue of the President's proclamation , Virginia , which had long been wavering , through her con- vention elected to determine the matter , declared herself out of the Union . It is more than probable that this was ...
... Immediately on the issue of the President's proclamation , Virginia , which had long been wavering , through her con- vention elected to determine the matter , declared herself out of the Union . It is more than probable that this was ...
Page 77
... immediately set on foot meas- ures for the security of the national Capital . The nation breathed free again , for the seat of government was safe . The south had threatened to seize it , and its possession by them , it was felt , would ...
... immediately set on foot meas- ures for the security of the national Capital . The nation breathed free again , for the seat of government was safe . The south had threatened to seize it , and its possession by them , it was felt , would ...
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