Abraham Lincoln: Complete Works, Volume 1Century Company, 1902 - United States |
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Page 15
... institution of slavery is founded on both injustice and bad policy , but that the promulgation of abolition doctrines tends rather to increase than abate its evils . They believe that the Congress of the United States has no power under ...
... institution of slavery is founded on both injustice and bad policy , but that the promulgation of abolition doctrines tends rather to increase than abate its evils . They believe that the Congress of the United States has no power under ...
Page 134
... institution , I should not arrest it by the veto , unless I should consider it subject to some con- stitutional ... slavery . Should I come into the presidency before these questions shall be settled , I should act in relation to ...
... institution , I should not arrest it by the veto , unless I should consider it subject to some con- stitutional ... slavery . Should I come into the presidency before these questions shall be settled , I should act in relation to ...
Page 181
... slavery , I wish to make and to keep the distinction between the existing institution and the extension of it , so broad and so clear that no honest man can misunderstand me , and no dishonest one successfully misrepresent me . In order ...
... slavery , I wish to make and to keep the distinction between the existing institution and the extension of it , so broad and so clear that no honest man can misunderstand me , and no dishonest one successfully misrepresent me . In order ...
Page 187
... slavery than we are , I acknowledge the fact . When it is said that the institution exists , and that it is very difficult to get rid of it in any satisfactory way , I can understand and appreciate the saying . I surely will not blame ...
... slavery than we are , I acknowledge the fact . When it is said that the institution exists , and that it is very difficult to get rid of it in any satisfactory way , I can understand and appreciate the saying . I surely will not blame ...
Page 193
... slavery , the institution already , in fact , exists in the country , and cannot well be removed . The fact of its presence , and the difficulty of its removal , will carry the vote in its favor . Keep it out until a vote is taken , and ...
... slavery , the institution already , in fact , exists in the country , and cannot well be removed . The fact of its presence , and the difficulty of its removal , will carry the vote in its favor . Keep it out until a vote is taken , and ...
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