The War Not for Emancipation |
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... reason I have stated , but for another reason . I knew that the result of the war would be the acquisition of more territory ; and that whenever we got more territory , this apple of discord , this perpetual , this accursed question of ...
... reason I have stated , but for another reason . I knew that the result of the war would be the acquisition of more territory ; and that whenever we got more territory , this apple of discord , this perpetual , this accursed question of ...
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... reason . I am utterly op- posed to this emancipation . Oh ! in the name of our country , as gentlemen hope to restore this Union , to crush out this rebellion , to bring the traitors to justice and to condign punishment , let them ...
... reason . I am utterly op- posed to this emancipation . Oh ! in the name of our country , as gentlemen hope to restore this Union , to crush out this rebellion , to bring the traitors to justice and to condign punishment , let them ...
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... unholy purpose of theirs . I want them met in battle array . Whenever they send an army in the field , I want that army met and overthrown . T They had some reason to complain of a few old EMANCIPATION OR CONFISCATION . 59.
... unholy purpose of theirs . I want them met in battle array . Whenever they send an army in the field , I want that army met and overthrown . T They had some reason to complain of a few old EMANCIPATION OR CONFISCATION . 59.
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Garrett Davis. They had some reason to complain of a few old women and fanatical preachers and madmen in the Northern States , who were always agitating this question ; but nine out of ten of the North- ern people were sound upon the ...
Garrett Davis. They had some reason to complain of a few old women and fanatical preachers and madmen in the Northern States , who were always agitating this question ; but nine out of ten of the North- ern people were sound upon the ...
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... reason and patriotism , and right and truth , and eternal justice . If you act upon these principles , and allay the swelling passions as they rise in your bosoms , I am not afraid to trust you . But , Mr. President , these fanatics ...
... reason and patriotism , and right and truth , and eternal justice . If you act upon these principles , and allay the swelling passions as they rise in your bosoms , I am not afraid to trust you . But , Mr. President , these fanatics ...
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Page 71 - In the conflict, thus far, success has been on our side, complete throughout the length and breadth of the Confederate States. It is upon this, as I have stated, our social fabric is firmly planted ; and I cannot permit myself to doubt the ultimate success of a full recognition of this principle throughout the civilized and enlightened world.
Page 72 - ... have been, and are, for the Border States, with institutions similar with ours, to join us, still we are abundantly able to maintain our position, even if they should ultimately make up their minds not to cast their destiny with ours. That they ultimately will join us, be compelled to do it, is my confident belief; but we can get on very well without them, even if they should not.
Page 71 - The great objects of humanity are best attained when conformed to his laws and decrees, in the formation of governments as well as in all things else. Our Confederacy is founded upon principles in strict conformity with these laws. This stone which was rejected by the first builders " is become the chief stone of the corner
Page 71 - The negro, by nature, or by the curse against Canaan, is fitted for that condition which he occupies in our system.
Page 71 - ... principles in strict conformity to nature and the ordination of Providence in furnishing the materials of human society. Many governments have been founded upon the principle of...
Page 67 - Georgia, for instance, we had done as much for the cause of internal improvements as any other portion of the country, according to population and means. We have stretched out lines of...
Page 68 - I should have preferred that this provision should have gone further, and required the President to select his constitutional advisers from the Senate and House of Representatives. That would have conformed entirely to the practice in the British Parliament, which, in my judgment, is one of the wisest provisions in the British constitution. It is the only feature that saves that government.
Page 66 - This new constitution, or form of government, constitutes the subject to which your attention will be partly invited. In reference to it, I make this first general remark. It amply secures all our ancient rights, franchises, and liberties. All" the great principles of Magna Charta are retained in it. No citizen is deprived of life, liberty, or property, but by the judgment of his peers under the laws of the land. The great principle of religious liberty, which was the honor and pride of the old constitution,...
Page 67 - The question of building up class interests, or fostering one branch of industry to the prejudice of another under the exercise of the revenue power, which gave us so much trouble under the old Constitution, is put at rest forever under the new. We allow the imposition of no duty with a view of giving advantage to one class of persons, in any trade or business, over those of another.
Page 74 - So it is with us: we are a young Republic, just entering upon the arena of nations; we will be the architect of our own fortunes. Our destiny, under Providence, is in our own hands. With wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship on the part of our public men, and intelligence, virtue, and patriotism on the part of the people, success, to the full measure of our most sanguine hopes, may be looked for.