Abraham LincolnHarper & brothers, 1893 - 542 pages |
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... authority as their commander . An old Indian came into camp , bringing a letter written by General Lewis Cass , who stated that the bearer was entitled to protection ; that he was friendly , and had taken no part in the uprising . The ...
... authority as their commander . An old Indian came into camp , bringing a letter written by General Lewis Cass , who stated that the bearer was entitled to protection ; that he was friendly , and had taken no part in the uprising . The ...
Page 106
... authority , " was the reply . Mr. Lincoln saw as never before the aggressiveness of slavery ; how it was laying its iron hands upon citizens of Illinois . He walked the floor with rising indignation . " I'll have that negro back , or I ...
... authority , " was the reply . Mr. Lincoln saw as never before the aggressiveness of slavery ; how it was laying its iron hands upon citizens of Illinois . He walked the floor with rising indignation . " I'll have that negro back , or I ...
Page 139
... authority to the people in the Terri- tory of Nebraska to say whether they would or would not have slavery . It was north of the Missouri Compromise line . Senator Dixon , of Ken- tucky , in order to carry out the plans of the slave ...
... authority to the people in the Terri- tory of Nebraska to say whether they would or would not have slavery . It was north of the Missouri Compromise line . Senator Dixon , of Ken- tucky , in order to carry out the plans of the slave ...
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... authority of the presiding officers . Ruffians might shake their fists at the soldiers and use vile language , but neither by bribe or threat could they enter the Capitol . No soldiers were to be seen except those that were guarding the ...
... authority of the presiding officers . Ruffians might shake their fists at the soldiers and use vile language , but neither by bribe or threat could they enter the Capitol . No soldiers were to be seen except those that were guarding the ...
Page 225
... authorities ; is there no danger to be apprehended from them ? " asked the gentleman from Georgia . " Oh no . They are all with us . I have seen the chief of police , and he is all right . In a week from to - day the North will want ...
... authorities ; is there no danger to be apprehended from them ? " asked the gentleman from Georgia . " Oh no . They are all with us . I have seen the chief of police , and he is all right . In a week from to - day the North will want ...
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