Life of Abraham Lincoln, Sixteenth President of the United States: Containing His Early History and Political Career; Together with the Speeches, Messages, Proclamations and Other Official Documents Illustrative of His Eventful Administration |
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... Douglas also appearing for the first time as a member of the Senate . CHAPTER II . IN CONGRESS AND ON THE STUMP . The Mexican War - Internal Improvements - Slavery in the District of Columbia - Public Lands - Retires to Private Life ...
... Douglas also appearing for the first time as a member of the Senate . CHAPTER II . IN CONGRESS AND ON THE STUMP . The Mexican War - Internal Improvements - Slavery in the District of Columbia - Public Lands - Retires to Private Life ...
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... Douglas , in 1854 , aroused him from his repose , and summoned him , once more to battle for the right . In the canvass of that year , he was one of the most active leaders ' of the anti - Nebraska movement , addressing the people re ...
... Douglas , in 1854 , aroused him from his repose , and summoned him , once more to battle for the right . In the canvass of that year , he was one of the most active leaders ' of the anti - Nebraska movement , addressing the people re ...
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... Douglas . " At the close of the proceedings , he delivered the following speech , which struck the key - note of his contest with Senator Douglas , one of the most exciting and remark- able ever witnessed in this country : " GENTLEMEN ...
... Douglas . " At the close of the proceedings , he delivered the following speech , which struck the key - note of his contest with Senator Douglas , one of the most exciting and remark- able ever witnessed in this country : " GENTLEMEN ...
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... an early occasion to make a speech at this capitol indorsing the Dred Scott decision , and vehemently denouncing all opposition to Trouble between Douglas and Buchanan . Points of the Dred 24 LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN .
... an early occasion to make a speech at this capitol indorsing the Dred Scott decision , and vehemently denouncing all opposition to Trouble between Douglas and Buchanan . Points of the Dred 24 LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN .
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... Douglas and Buchanan . Points of the Dred Scott Decision . it . The new President , too , seizes the early occasion of the Silliman letter to indorse and strongly construe that decision , and to express his astonishment that any ...
... Douglas and Buchanan . Points of the Dred Scott Decision . it . The new President , too , seizes the early occasion of the Silliman letter to indorse and strongly construe that decision , and to express his astonishment that any ...
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