History of the Administration of President Lincoln: Including His Speeches, Letters, Addresses, Proclamations, and Messages. With a Preliminary Sketch of His Life |
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Page 49
... North . If it had been , while it would probably have scared away some votes from Mr. Lincoln , it would have brought to him more votes yet from those who , though following the Democratic banner , had not learned to disregard the good ...
... North . If it had been , while it would probably have scared away some votes from Mr. Lincoln , it would have brought to him more votes yet from those who , though following the Democratic banner , had not learned to disregard the good ...
Page 55
... North discussed the issues involved with energy and vigor , and every thing on the surface indicated the usual termination of the contest , the triumph of one party and the peaceful acquiescence of all others . The result , however ...
... North discussed the issues involved with energy and vigor , and every thing on the surface indicated the usual termination of the contest , the triumph of one party and the peaceful acquiescence of all others . The result , however ...
Page 57
... North had carried the election upon principles that make it no longer safe for us to rely upon the powers of the Federal Government or the guarantees of the Federal Compact . This , " he added , " is the great overt act of the people of ...
... North had carried the election upon principles that make it no longer safe for us to rely upon the powers of the Federal Government or the guarantees of the Federal Compact . This , " he added , " is the great overt act of the people of ...
Page 60
... North whose moral sense was on their side . " Nevertheless , they entered upon prompt and active preparations for war . Con- tracts were made in various parts of the South for the manu- facture of powder , shell , cannon balls , and ...
... North whose moral sense was on their side . " Nevertheless , they entered upon prompt and active preparations for war . Con- tracts were made in various parts of the South for the manu- facture of powder , shell , cannon balls , and ...
Page 62
... North who still cling to these errors with a zeal above knowledge , we justly denom inate fanatics . All fanaticism springs from an aberration of the mind , SECESSION MOVEMENTS IN WASHINGTON . 63 from a defect in 62 PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ...
... North who still cling to these errors with a zeal above knowledge , we justly denom inate fanatics . All fanaticism springs from an aberration of the mind , SECESSION MOVEMENTS IN WASHINGTON . 63 from a defect in 62 PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ...
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