The Life and Public Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln |
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... resolutions , taking an ex- treme Southern view on the subject of slavery , were brought forward , discussed , and finally adopted . Mr. Lincoln refused to vote for them ; but took advantage of the constitutional privilege allowing any ...
... resolutions , taking an ex- treme Southern view on the subject of slavery , were brought forward , discussed , and finally adopted . Mr. Lincoln refused to vote for them ; but took advantage of the constitutional privilege allowing any ...
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... resolutions , is their reason for entering this protest . “ DAN STONE , " A. LINCOLN , " Representatives from the county ' of Sangamon . " Business flowed in upon him , and he rose rapidly to distinction in his profession . He displayed ...
... resolutions , is their reason for entering this protest . “ DAN STONE , " A. LINCOLN , " Representatives from the county ' of Sangamon . " Business flowed in upon him , and he rose rapidly to distinction in his profession . He displayed ...
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... resolution : " Resolved , That if , in the judgment of Congress , it be necessary to improve the navigation of a river to expe- dite and render secure the movements of our army , and save from delay and loss our arms and munitions of ...
... resolution : " Resolved , That if , in the judgment of Congress , it be necessary to improve the navigation of a river to expe- dite and render secure the movements of our army , and save from delay and loss our arms and munitions of ...
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... resolution : " Resolved , That the General Government has the power to construct such harbors , and improve such rivers as are necessary and proper for the protection of our navy and commerce , and also for the defences of our country ...
... resolution : " Resolved , That the General Government has the power to construct such harbors , and improve such rivers as are necessary and proper for the protection of our navy and commerce , and also for the defences of our country ...
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... Resolved , by the House of Representatives , That the President of the United States be respectfully re- quested to inform this House- " 1st . Whether the spot on which the blood of our citizens was shed , as in his memorial declared ...
... Resolved , by the House of Representatives , That the President of the United States be respectfully re- quested to inform this House- " 1st . Whether the spot on which the blood of our citizens was shed , as in his memorial declared ...
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