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... side of the House , we find CORWIN , of Ohio , incomparable for his fun , his pathos , and his soul - stirring eloquence ; CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS , with no readiness as a speaker , but a profound thinker ; ELI THAYER , as practical as a ...
... side of the House , we find CORWIN , of Ohio , incomparable for his fun , his pathos , and his soul - stirring eloquence ; CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS , with no readiness as a speaker , but a profound thinker ; ELI THAYER , as practical as a ...
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... side would have carried it at any time ; but Union and peace in the balance against the Chicago platform were sure to be found wanting . " If other testimony were wanting , I would ask a suspension of judgment until those facts , better ...
... side would have carried it at any time ; but Union and peace in the balance against the Chicago platform were sure to be found wanting . " If other testimony were wanting , I would ask a suspension of judgment until those facts , better ...
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... side , unless it might be my friend who has just taken his seat [ Mr. CORWIN ] . I know that my friend paid his respects to me and my dis- trict last year . He then charged me with inconsistencies which are not quite so glaring as those ...
... side , unless it might be my friend who has just taken his seat [ Mr. CORWIN ] . I know that my friend paid his respects to me and my dis- trict last year . He then charged me with inconsistencies which are not quite so glaring as those ...
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... side of it is writ- ten : " Ashtabula , Regnante Populo . " On the other : " Sons of Liberty , 1769 - Down with the Stamp Act ! 1859. - Down with the Fugitive Act ! " Not " repeal it , " for they were not then in favor of that . No ...
... side of it is writ- ten : " Ashtabula , Regnante Populo . " On the other : " Sons of Liberty , 1769 - Down with the Stamp Act ! 1859. - Down with the Fugitive Act ! " Not " repeal it , " for they were not then in favor of that . No ...
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... side of the House , that I stand upon my public record . I do not expect the support of gentlemen on that side of the House , who have , for the last four years , been engaged in a series of measures , none of which I approve . I have ...
... side of the House , that I stand upon my public record . I do not expect the support of gentlemen on that side of the House , who have , for the last four years , been engaged in a series of measures , none of which I approve . I have ...
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Page 207 - It is a partnership in all science ; a partnership in all art ; a partnership in every virtue, and in all perfection. As the ends of such a partnership cannot be obtained in many generations, it becomes a partnership not only between those who are living, but between those who are living, those who are dead, and those who are to be born.
Page 206 - In contemplating the causes which may disturb our union, it occurs as a matter of serious concern that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations — northern and southern — Atlantic and western...
Page 177 - Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under the enemy's flag.
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Page 332 - ... freedom of religion; freedom of the press; and freedom of person, under the protection of the habeas corpus : and trial by juries impartially selected. These principles form the bright constellation, which has gone before us, and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation.
Page 332 - The wisdom of our sages and blood of our heroes have been devoted to their attainment. They should be the creed of our political faith, the text of civic instruction, the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust; and should we wander from them in moments of error or of alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety.
Page 376 - Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty, each having taken the oath aforesaid, and not having since violated it, and being a qualified voter by the election law of the state existing immediately before the so-called act of secession, and excluding all others, shall re-establish a state government, which shall be republican, and in no wise contravening said oath, such shall be recognized as the true government of the state...
Page 222 - Hast thou given the horse strength? Hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? The glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted ; Neither turneth he back from the sword. The quiver rattleth against him, The glittering spear and the shield. He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: Neither believeth he that it is the sound of...
Page 199 - ... a jealous care of the right of election by the people, a mild and safe corrective of abuses which are lopped by the sword of...
Page 6 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so; and I have no inclination to do so.