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... in the United States . I shall narrate how this inexperienced , but vigorous statesman , with little knowledge of men and of affairs , guided by a constant sense of duty , taking for his political compass 20 INTRODUCTION .
... in the United States . I shall narrate how this inexperienced , but vigorous statesman , with little knowledge of men and of affairs , guided by a constant sense of duty , taking for his political compass 20 INTRODUCTION .
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Isaac N. Arnold. constant sense of duty , taking for his political compass and guide the great principle of the Declaration of Independence , " that all men are created equal , " reposing unwavering faith and confidence in the people ...
Isaac N. Arnold. constant sense of duty , taking for his political compass and guide the great principle of the Declaration of Independence , " that all men are created equal , " reposing unwavering faith and confidence in the people ...
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... duty , faithfully , to write the blackest , as well as the brightest page in history . The treason , perjury , and conspiracy of the rebel leaders , who , without one single , real substantial grievance , sought to overthrow a ...
... duty , faithfully , to write the blackest , as well as the brightest page in history . The treason , perjury , and conspiracy of the rebel leaders , who , without one single , real substantial grievance , sought to overthrow a ...
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... duty , I have acted fearlessly . The events of the future are left in the hands of a wise Provi- dence , and , in my opinion , on the decision which we make upon this question must depend union or disunion . " * * * Prophetic words from ...
... duty , I have acted fearlessly . The events of the future are left in the hands of a wise Provi- dence , and , in my opinion , on the decision which we make upon this question must depend union or disunion . " * * * Prophetic words from ...
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... duties in the most gloomy hour of her history . Desolation and ruin reigned on every hand ; homes and firesides were deserted ; the smoke of burn- ing dwellings darkened the atmosphere ; women and children , driven from their ...
... duties in the most gloomy hour of her history . Desolation and ruin reigned on every hand ; homes and firesides were deserted ; the smoke of burn- ing dwellings darkened the atmosphere ; women and children , driven from their ...
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