The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln: And the Attempted Assassination of William H. Seward, Secretary of State, and Frederick W. Seward, Assistant Secretary, on the Evening of the 14th of April, 1865. Expressions of Condolence and Sympathy Inspired by These EventsU.S. Government Printing Office, 1866 - 717 pages |
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... heart as in that of every loyal American , whether at home or abroad . The European public spontaneously expresses in every public way its admi- ration for the character of the murdered President , and its horror at the vile assassin ...
... heart as in that of every loyal American , whether at home or abroad . The European public spontaneously expresses in every public way its admi- ration for the character of the murdered President , and its horror at the vile assassin ...
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... heart , so much logical acuteness with such almost childlike simplicity and ingenuousness of nature , so much can- dor to weigh the wisdom of others with so much tenacity to retain his own judgment , were rarely before united in one ...
... heart , so much logical acuteness with such almost childlike simplicity and ingenuousness of nature , so much can- dor to weigh the wisdom of others with so much tenacity to retain his own judgment , were rarely before united in one ...
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... heart with the grief which oppresses the mind of your excellency , and avail myself of this sad opportunity to reiterate to you the testimony of my most distinguished con- sideration and regard . Your excellency's most obedient servant ...
... heart with the grief which oppresses the mind of your excellency , and avail myself of this sad opportunity to reiterate to you the testimony of my most distinguished con- sideration and regard . Your excellency's most obedient servant ...
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... heart in its innermost depths , our satisfaction has been great to see the great republic pass unharmed through so fiery a trial . This is the privilege of governments resting not upon the shifting basis of force , but upon the solid ...
... heart in its innermost depths , our satisfaction has been great to see the great republic pass unharmed through so fiery a trial . This is the privilege of governments resting not upon the shifting basis of force , but upon the solid ...
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... heart can do against the prejudices of ignorance . Receive , sir , the assurance of our most respectful consideration . ( Signed by all the officers of the lodge ; names cannot be read ) A similar letter is addressed by this lodge to ...
... heart can do against the prejudices of ignorance . Receive , sir , the assurance of our most respectful consideration . ( Signed by all the officers of the lodge ; names cannot be read ) A similar letter is addressed by this lodge to ...
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abhorrence Abraham Lincoln address of sympathy affliction aldermen American Union Andrew Johnson April April 28 assassination of President assurance bereavement Berne borough calamity canton cause Chairman Chamber CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS Chief Magistrate citizens committee common seal consul copy council death deed deep sympathy deepest deplore deprived desire to express detestation duty emancipation event excellency feelings following resolutions Frederick Seward glorious grief hand heart heartfelt sympathy honor hope horror and indignation humanity illustrious inhabitants justice late President LEGATION liberty London loss martyr mayor mourning murder noble North obedient servant pathy patriotic peace President Lincoln profound sympathy provost public meeting rebellion regret republic request Resolutions passed respect respectfully royal burgh SEAL sentiments slavery society sorrow sustained sympathy and condolence terrible tion town Translation transmit triumph unani Unanimously resolved undersigned victim victory Washington widow William H WILLIAM HUNTER
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Page 84 - With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive...
Page 84 - Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said, "The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Page 83 - In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The government will not assail you. You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while I shall have the most solemn one to "preserve, protect, and defend it.
Page 406 - ... never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and on the same Almighty Being I place my reliance for support, and I hope you, my friends, will all pray that I may receive that Divine assistance, without which I cannot succeed, but with which, success is certain. Again I bid you all an affectionate farewell.
Page 83 - MY FRIENDS : No one not in my position can appreciate the sadness I feel at this parting. To this people I owe all that I am. Here I have lived more than a quarter of a century; here my children were born, and here one of them lies buried. I know not how soon I shall see you again.
Page 129 - Both read the same Bible and pray to the same God, and each invokes His aid against the other. It may seem strange that any men should dare to ask a just God's assistance in wringing their bread from the sweat of other men's faces, but let us judge not, that we be not judged. The prayers of both could not be answered. That of neither has been answered fully.
Page 84 - It was not the mere matter of separation of the colonies from the motherland, but that sentiment in the Declaration of Independence...
Page 406 - God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondsman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said that " the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Page 404 - the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church...
Page 399 - THE glories of our birth and state Are shadows, not substantial things ; There is no armour against fate : Death lays his icy hands on kings ; Sceptre and crown Must tumble down, And in the dust be equal made With the poor crooked scythe and spade.