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... Never " ; " Never . " ] " Douglas ' arguments were now preparing the public mind for that new decision , " preparing ( whether purposely or not ) the way for making the institution of slavery na- tional ! [ Cries of " Yes , yes ...
... Never " ; " Never . " ] " Douglas ' arguments were now preparing the public mind for that new decision , " preparing ( whether purposely or not ) the way for making the institution of slavery na- tional ! [ Cries of " Yes , yes ...
Page 55
... never saw a more dignified face never saw so sad a face . He said wonderfully witty things , but never from a desire to be witty . His wit was entirely illustrative . " Lincoln predicted he would carry the state in popular vote , but ...
... never saw a more dignified face never saw so sad a face . He said wonderfully witty things , but never from a desire to be witty . His wit was entirely illustrative . " Lincoln predicted he would carry the state in popular vote , but ...
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... never surpassed . The nominee said he did not interpret this honor as meant for himself as a man , but rather for the representative of a great Party . He foreshadowed his own conduct in making the canvass by saying that voters might ...
... never surpassed . The nominee said he did not interpret this honor as meant for himself as a man , but rather for the representative of a great Party . He foreshadowed his own conduct in making the canvass by saying that voters might ...
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