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Page 12
... Regarded as Certain - Course of the South- ern Leaders - Silence of Mr. Lincoln during the Campaign - Election of Mr. Lincoln -Popular Rejoicing at the North , and Exasperation at the South - Feeling of the Republican Party - Effect ...
... Regarded as Certain - Course of the South- ern Leaders - Silence of Mr. Lincoln during the Campaign - Election of Mr. Lincoln -Popular Rejoicing at the North , and Exasperation at the South - Feeling of the Republican Party - Effect ...
Page 32
... regarded by the neighbors as being remarkable , in many respects , above the lads of his own age , with whom he associated . In physical strength and sundry athletic feats , he was the master of them all . Never quarrelsome or disposed ...
... regarded by the neighbors as being remarkable , in many respects , above the lads of his own age , with whom he associated . In physical strength and sundry athletic feats , he was the master of them all . Never quarrelsome or disposed ...
Page 42
... regarded as a desirable man for the service . A bargain was made , and the three men agreed to join Offutt at Springfield , the present capital of the state , as soon as the snow should be gone . The snow melted about the first of March ...
... regarded as a desirable man for the service . A bargain was made , and the three men agreed to join Offutt at Springfield , the present capital of the state , as soon as the snow should be gone . The snow melted about the first of March ...
Page 56
... regarded it as available , even for any temporary purpose of his own . The store having " winked out , " to use his own expression , he was ready for something else , and it came from an unex- pected quarter . John Calhoun , a resident ...
... regarded it as available , even for any temporary purpose of his own . The store having " winked out , " to use his own expression , he was ready for something else , and it came from an unex- pected quarter . John Calhoun , a resident ...
Page 68
... regarded as one of the leading men in the House . The principal measure with this legislature was the adoption of a general system of public improvements . It was a great object with the special friends of this measure to secure the co ...
... regarded as one of the leading men in the House . The principal measure with this legislature was the adoption of a general system of public improvements . It was a great object with the special friends of this measure to secure the co ...
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