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... Discussed as a possible alternative to Chase was Schenck of Ohio . The rest of the cabinet was then discussed in more general terms , Lincoln mentioning names without indicating which men he had tentatively selected . The possibilities ...
... Discussed as a possible alternative to Chase was Schenck of Ohio . The rest of the cabinet was then discussed in more general terms , Lincoln mentioning names without indicating which men he had tentatively selected . The possibilities ...
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... discussed as a problem . Under party du- ress to offer him the highest cabinet post , with the prospect of a " dangerous if not fatal rupture of the party " in case he should not make the offer , Lincoln said he did not wish to appoint ...
... discussed as a problem . Under party du- ress to offer him the highest cabinet post , with the prospect of a " dangerous if not fatal rupture of the party " in case he should not make the offer , Lincoln said he did not wish to appoint ...
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... discussed in Jackson's time , and denied not only by him , but by the vote of Congress . It is the duty of a President to execute the laws and maintain the existing Government . He cannot entertain any proposition for dissolution or ...
... discussed in Jackson's time , and denied not only by him , but by the vote of Congress . It is the duty of a President to execute the laws and maintain the existing Government . He cannot entertain any proposition for dissolution or ...
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NOVEMBER SIXTH | 3 |
A FABIAN FORTNIGHT | 7 |
SECESSION SALVOS | 41 |
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