The Great Rebellion: A History of the Civil War in the United States, Volume 1Hurlbut, Scranton, 1864 - United States |
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... stood uncommitted to either section of the country , the states , north and south , in their sovereign capacity , legislated against each other , and intensified the bitter hatred , the end of which every patriotic statesman trembled to ...
... stood uncommitted to either section of the country , the states , north and south , in their sovereign capacity , legislated against each other , and intensified the bitter hatred , the end of which every patriotic statesman trembled to ...
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... stood on the brink of the yawning abyss , whose mysterious depths , not- withstanding their vaunted confidence , they feared to try . The people , especially , started back from so hazardous an experiment . In this crisis , the southern ...
... stood on the brink of the yawning abyss , whose mysterious depths , not- withstanding their vaunted confidence , they feared to try . The people , especially , started back from so hazardous an experiment . In this crisis , the southern ...
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... stood between the country and ruin , and was well qualified for the duties of that position . The President , in his trying situation , needed the sympathy of all parties , and should have disregarded the clamor that sought only party ...
... stood between the country and ruin , and was well qualified for the duties of that position . The President , in his trying situation , needed the sympathy of all parties , and should have disregarded the clamor that sought only party ...
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... stood unmoved amid the wreck , and refused to strike his colors . The cartridges were nearly exhausted— the magazine could not be reached for more powder , yet now and then a shot was fired to let the fleet outside and the enemy know ...
... stood unmoved amid the wreck , and refused to strike his colors . The cartridges were nearly exhausted— the magazine could not be reached for more powder , yet now and then a shot was fired to let the fleet outside and the enemy know ...
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... who lost his life by the bursting of a cannon , was buried with military honors . When this was done , and the baggage all on board the transport , a portion of the little band who 62 UNION OF ALL PARTIES . stood under arms within.
... who lost his life by the bursting of a cannon , was buried with military honors . When this was done , and the baggage all on board the transport , a portion of the little band who 62 UNION OF ALL PARTIES . stood under arms within.
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