...his Message of the 8th of December, following, was able to speak of the colored recruits as follows : <;Of those who were slaves at the beginning of the...are now in the United States military service, about one-half of which number actually bear arms in the ranks." The new era, again, was not alone revolutionary...

...Missouri, neither of which three years ago would tolerate any restraint upon the extension of slavery into new territories, only dispute now as to the best mode...hundred thousand are now in the United States military sorvice, about one half of which number actually bear arms in the ranks ; thus giving the double advantage...

...ago would tolerate any restraint upon the extension of slavery into new territories, only now dispute as to the best mode of removing it within their own limits." The President dwelt with much satisfaction upon the good behavior of the slave population. " Full one...

...Missouri, neither of which three years ago would tolerate any restraint upon the extension of slavery into new Territories, only dispute now as to the best mode...who were slaves at the beginning of the Rebellion, ABRAHAM LINCOLN. full one hundred thousand are now in the United States military service, about one-half...

...slaves at the beginning of the '„", rebellion," recorded Mr. Lincoln in his December message, " fuU one hundred thousand are now in the United States military service, about half of which number actually bear arms in the ranks — thus giving the double advantage of taking...

...Missouri, neither of which three years ago would tolerate any restraint upon the extension of slavery, into new territories, only dispute now as to the best mode...number actually bear arms in the ranks, thus giving tla' double advantage of taking so much labor from the insurgent cause, and supplying the places which...

...Missouri, neither of which three years ago would tolerate any restraint upon the extension of slavery into new Territories, only dispute now as to the best mode...are now in the United States military service, about one-half of which number actually bear arms in the ranks ; thus giving the double advantage of taking...

...— neither of which three years ago would tolerate any restraint upon the extension of slavery into new Territories, only dispute now as to the best mode of removing it within their own limits." tion. The President had patiently waited for the time when he could use them as soldiers. General Butler...

...— neither of which three years ago would tolerate any restraint upon the extension of slavery into new Territories, only dispute now as to the best mode of removing it withiu their own limits." tion. The President had patiently waited for the time when he could use them...

...— neither of which three years ago would tolerate any re strain! upon the extension of shtvery into new Territories, only dispute now as to the best mode of removing it within their own limits." tion. The President had patiently waited for the time when he could use them as soldiers. General Butler...