I hold that, in contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual. Perpetuity is implied if not expressed, in the fundamental law of all national governments. It is safe to assert that no government proper... The Table Talk of Abraham Lincoln - Page 11by Abraham Lincoln - 1894 - 154 pagesFull view - About this book
| Charles Sumner - Slavery - 1874 - 562 pages
...of moderation with which he approached his perilous position. At the same time he declared openly, that, in contemplation of universal law and of the...Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual, — that no State, upon its own mere motion, can lawfully get out of the Union, — that resolves and... | |
| David Hume - 1876 - 944 pages
...contemplation of universal law and of the constitu;ion, the union of these states is perpetual. Perpetuity s implied, if not expressed, in the fundamental law...government proper ever had a provision in its organic aw for its own termination. Continue to execute all the express provisions of our national constitution,... | |
| Joseph Parrish Thompson - United States - 1877 - 364 pages
...of universal law and of the Constitution, the union of these States is perpetual. It is safe to say that no government proper ever had a provision in its organic law for its own termination." i " The States have their status in the Union, and they have no other legal status." 1 " Our popular... | |
| Joseph Parrish Thompson - United States - 1877 - 362 pages
...Union in its entirety and supremacy. As the executive head of the nation, Mr. Lincoln said, " In the contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution, the union of these States is perpetual. It is safe to say that no government proper ever had a provision in its organic law for its own termination."... | |
| Charles Godfrey Leland - United States - 1879 - 260 pages
...by the Constitution, the union of the States must be perpetual. "It is safe to assert," he declared, "that no government proper ever had a provision in its organic law for its own termination." With great wisdom, and in the most temperate language, he pointed out the impossibility of any government,... | |
| Charles Godfrey Leland - United States - 1879 - 264 pages
...Constitution, the union of the States must be perpetual. G " It is safe to assert," he declared, " that no government proper ever had a provision in its organic law for its own termination." With great wisdom, and in the most temperate language, he pointed out the impossibility of any government,... | |
| Boston (Mass.) - Boston (Mass.) - 1879 - 92 pages
...national authority, and thus provided for the preservation of the Union. "Perpetuity," says Mr. Lincoln, "is implied, if not expressed, in the fundamental law of all national governments." But while the rights of the national government have been adjusted, and the powers which properly belong... | |
| Erastus Otis Haven - United States - 1882 - 582 pages
...disruption of the Federal Union, heretofore only menaced, is now formidably attempted. I hold that in the contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution,...ever had a provision in its organic law for its own terniination. Continue to execute all the express provisions of our national Constitution, and the... | |
| Edward McPherson - United States - 1882 - 680 pages
...difficulty. A disruption of the Federal Union, heretofore only menaced, is now formidably attempted. I hold that, in contemplation of universal law, and...fundamental law of all National Governments. It is eafe to assert that no Government proper ever had ft provision in its organic law for its own termination.... | |
| William M. Thayer - Biography & Autobiography - 1882 - 430 pages
...Lincoln's inaugural address when he became President. On that occasion he said, — " I hold that, in the contemplation of universal law and of the Constitution,...in the fundamental law of all national governments. Continue to execute all the express provisions of our national Constitution, and the Union will endure... | |
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