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... believe that the spreading out and perpetuity of the institution of slavery impairs the general welfare . We believe - nay , we know , that that is the only thing that has ever threatened the perpetuity of the Union itself .. To repress ...
... believe that the spreading out and perpetuity of the institution of slavery impairs the general welfare . We believe - nay , we know , that that is the only thing that has ever threatened the perpetuity of the Union itself .. To repress ...
Page 261
... believe , religiously to believe in those eternal truths announced in the Declaration of Independence , that all men are born equal and free , and endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights , among which are life , liberty ...
... believe , religiously to believe in those eternal truths announced in the Declaration of Independence , that all men are born equal and free , and endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights , among which are life , liberty ...
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... believe that Lincoln could be elected ? We have seen , in narrative , how against great odds the Illinois delegation , using every effective weapon which came to hand , was able to sweep the Convention . Why was the Party convinced that ...
... believe that Lincoln could be elected ? We have seen , in narrative , how against great odds the Illinois delegation , using every effective weapon which came to hand , was able to sweep the Convention . Why was the Party convinced that ...
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