A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897, Volume 6authority of Congress, 1897 |
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... Union , heretofore only menaced , is now formidably attempted . I hold that in contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution the Union of these States is perpetual . Perpetuity is implied , if not ex- pressed , in the ...
... Union , heretofore only menaced , is now formidably attempted . I hold that in contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution the Union of these States is perpetual . Perpetuity is implied , if not ex- pressed , in the ...
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... Union at all events and are glad of any pretext to do it I will neither affirm nor deny ; but if there be such , I need address no word to them . To those , however , who really love the Union may I not speak ? Before entering upon so ...
... Union at all events and are glad of any pretext to do it I will neither affirm nor deny ; but if there be such , I need address no word to them . To those , however , who really love the Union may I not speak ? Before entering upon so ...
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... Union now claim to secede from it ? All who cherish disunion sentiments are now being educated to the exact temper of doing this . Is there such perfect identity of interests among the States to compose a new union as to produce harmony ...
... Union now claim to secede from it ? All who cherish disunion sentiments are now being educated to the exact temper of doing this . Is there such perfect identity of interests among the States to compose a new union as to produce harmony ...
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... Union , when again touched , as surely they will be , by the better angels of our nature . MARCH 4 , 1861 . To the Senate : SPECIAL MESSAGES . WASHINGTON , March 16 , 1861 . The Senate has transmitted to me a copy of the message sent by ...
... Union , when again touched , as surely they will be , by the better angels of our nature . MARCH 4 , 1861 . To the Senate : SPECIAL MESSAGES . WASHINGTON , March 16 , 1861 . The Senate has transmitted to me a copy of the message sent by ...
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... Union to the aggregate number of 75,000 , in order to suppress said combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed . The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State authorities through the War ...
... Union to the aggregate number of 75,000 , in order to suppress said combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed . The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State authorities through the War ...
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