Caucuses of 1860: A History of the National Political Conventions of the Current Presidential Campaign: Being a Complete Record of the Business of All the Conventions; with Sketches of Distinguished Men in Attendance Upon Them, and Descriptions of the Most Characteristic Scenes and Memorable Events |
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... [ Applause . ] I say upon that ground the report of the committee ought to be adopted . Texas , Mississippi , Illinois and Pennsylvania were heard on this subject . Randall of Pennsylvania made a speech , in which he said he would not go ...
... [ Applause . ] I say upon that ground the report of the committee ought to be adopted . Texas , Mississippi , Illinois and Pennsylvania were heard on this subject . Randall of Pennsylvania made a speech , in which he said he would not go ...
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... applause , though the Douglas men dislike him intensely . They would not needlessly offend him , as they have to do the best they can with him . While they may have the bulk of the Convention , they have not a majority of the States ...
... applause , though the Douglas men dislike him intensely . They would not needlessly offend him , as they have to do the best they can with him . While they may have the bulk of the Convention , they have not a majority of the States ...
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... applause ] -to stand , in a word , the perpetual sen- tinels on the outposts of the Constitution . [ Cries of " that's the talk , ' and loud cheers . ] Ours , gentlemen , is the motto inscribed on that scrool in the hands of the ...
... applause ] -to stand , in a word , the perpetual sen- tinels on the outposts of the Constitution . [ Cries of " that's the talk , ' and loud cheers . ] Ours , gentlemen , is the motto inscribed on that scrool in the hands of the ...
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... applause . ' It appeared at once that the outside pressure was with the fire - eaters . Mr. Yancey is a very mild and gentlemanly man , always wearing a genuinely good - humored smile , and looking as if nothing in the world could ...
... applause . ' It appeared at once that the outside pressure was with the fire - eaters . Mr. Yancey is a very mild and gentlemanly man , always wearing a genuinely good - humored smile , and looking as if nothing in the world could ...
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... applause that rung around the hall as if his hearers had been made to shout and stamp by the simultaneous action of electricity . One of his most effective points was in relation to the Dred Scott decision and the plea made by Douglas ...
... applause that rung around the hall as if his hearers had been made to shout and stamp by the simultaneous action of electricity . One of his most effective points was in relation to the Dred Scott decision and the plea made by Douglas ...
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Page 139 - That the new dogma, that the Constitution, of its own force, carries slavery into any or all of the Territories of the United States, is a dangerous political heresy, at variance with the explicit provisions of that instrument itself, with contemporaneous exposition, and with legislative and judicial precedent; is revolutionary in its tendency, and subversive of the peace and harmony of the country.
Page 137 - That the maintenance inviolate of the rights of the states, and especially the right of each state to order and control its own domestic institutions according to its own judgment exclusively, is essential to that balance of power on which the perfection and endurance of our political fabric depend; and we denounce the lawless invasion by armed force of the soil of any state or territory, no matter under what pretext, as among the gravest of crimes.
Page 138 - Constitution is essential to the preservation of our republican institutions, and that the Federal Constitution, the rights of the States, and the Union of the States, shall be preserved.
Page 201 - Truth crushed to earth will rise again ; The eternal years of God are hers; While error wounded writhes in pain, And dies amid her worshippers.
Page 136 - Republican Party is opposed to any change In our Naturalization Laws or any State legislation by which the rights of citizenship hitherto accorded to immigrants from foreign lands shall be abridged or impaired ; and in favor of giving a full and efficient protection to the rights of all classes of citizens, whether native or naturalized, both at home and abroad.
Page 139 - That appropriations by Congress for the improvement of rivers and harbors, of a national character, required for the accommodation and security of our existing commerce, are authorized by the constitution, and justified by the obligation of government to protect the lives and property of its citizens.
Page 138 - ... abroad ; and we hold in abhorrence all schemes for disunion, come from whatever source they may : and we congratulate the country that no Republican member of Congress has uttered or countenanced the threats of disunion so often made by Democratic members, without rebuke and with applause from their political associates...
Page 145 - At once there rose so wild a yell Within that dark and narrow dell, As all the fiends, from heaven that fell, Had pealed the banner-cry of hell...
Page 139 - That, while providing revenue for the support of the General Government by duties upon imports, sound policy requires such an adjustment of these imposts as to encourage the development of the industrial interests of the whole country ; and we commend that policy of national exchanges which secures to the workingmen liberal wages, to agriculture remunerating prices, to mechanics and manufacturers an adequate reward for their skill, labor and enterprise, and to the nation commercial prosperity and...
Page 137 - ... is essential to the preservation of our Republican institutions; and that the Federal Constitution, the Rights of the States, and the Union of the States must and shall be preserved.