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... Never was such vast political power placed in purer hauds ; never did a heart remain more humble and more unsophisticated after the highest prizes of earthly ambition had been obtained . Certainly " government of the people , by the ...
... Never was such vast political power placed in purer hauds ; never did a heart remain more humble and more unsophisticated after the highest prizes of earthly ambition had been obtained . Certainly " government of the people , by the ...
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... never perpetrated , whatever the preteuce , except in the interests of slavery ? Those who , like myself , are accustomed to search for the hand of God in the phenomena of human life , cannot but feel , as , after much reflection , I am ...
... never perpetrated , whatever the preteuce , except in the interests of slavery ? Those who , like myself , are accustomed to search for the hand of God in the phenomena of human life , cannot but feel , as , after much reflection , I am ...
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... never known to be wrong . Where almost all were dubious , he was clear ; where many were recreant , he was faithful . Yet there was nothing ill - timed or blunt in his sincerity and straightforwardness . By a happy tact , not often so ...
... never known to be wrong . Where almost all were dubious , he was clear ; where many were recreant , he was faithful . Yet there was nothing ill - timed or blunt in his sincerity and straightforwardness . By a happy tact , not often so ...
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abhorrence Abraham Lincoln address of sympathy affliction American American Union Andrew Johnson April April 28 assassination of President assurance atrocious bereavement Berne borough calamity canton cause Chairman Chamber CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS Chief Magistrate citizens civil committee common seal consul convey copy council crime death deed deep sympathy deepest deplore deprived desire to express detestation duty emancipation event excellency feelings following resolutions Frederick Seward 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 obedient servant pathy patriotic peace President Lincoln profound sympathy public meeting rebellion regret republic request Resolutions passed respect royal burgh SEAL sentiments slavery society sorrow sustained sympathy and condolence terrible tion town Translation transmit triumph Unanimously resolved undersigned United victim victory Washington widow William H WILLIAM HUNTER