Abraham Lincoln: His Life and Public ServicesB.B. Russell, 1865 - 216 pages |
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... felt . Some months afterward , Abraham had an opportunity of learning to write , which with character- istic energy and industry he faithfully improved . " Af- ter a few weeks of practice under the eye of his in- structor , and also out ...
... felt . Some months afterward , Abraham had an opportunity of learning to write , which with character- istic energy and industry he faithfully improved . " Af- ter a few weeks of practice under the eye of his in- structor , and also out ...
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... felt that he , too , would gladly follow such a path , sure as he was that his own dear mother would be one of the shining ones to greet him on the heavenly shore . He pored over such books as the " Lives of Clay and Washington , " till ...
... felt that he , too , would gladly follow such a path , sure as he was that his own dear mother would be one of the shining ones to greet him on the heavenly shore . He pored over such books as the " Lives of Clay and Washington , " till ...
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... felt that the case was a clear one , and his opening speech was brief and formal . Lincoln arose , while a deathly silence pervaded the vast audience , and in a clear and moderate tone began his argument . Slowly and carefully he ...
... felt that the case was a clear one , and his opening speech was brief and formal . Lincoln arose , while a deathly silence pervaded the vast audience , and in a clear and moderate tone began his argument . Slowly and carefully he ...
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... felt the kinship . With him as President , the idea of republican institutions , where no place is too high for the humblest , was perpetually man- ifest , so that his simple presence was like a proclamation of the equality of all men ...
... felt the kinship . With him as President , the idea of republican institutions , where no place is too high for the humblest , was perpetually man- ifest , so that his simple presence was like a proclamation of the equality of all men ...
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... felt , in the whole of that proceeding , I was a very humble instrument . I had not provided the flag ; I had not made arrangements for elevating it to its place ; I had applied but a very small portion of my feeble strength in raising ...
... felt , in the whole of that proceeding , I was a very humble instrument . I had not provided the flag ; I had not made arrangements for elevating it to its place ; I had applied but a very small portion of my feeble strength in raising ...
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Page 191 - Neither party expected for the war the magnitude or the duration which it has already attained. Neither anticipated that the cause of the conflict might cease with, or even before, the conflict itself should cease. Each looked for an easier triumph, and a result less fundamental and astounding.
Page 143 - And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence ; and I recommend to them that, in all cases when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. And I further declare and make known that such persons, of suitable condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service.
Page 9 - God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that no flesh should glory in his presence.
Page 146 - I have here stated my purpose according to my view of official duty, and I intend no modification of my oft-expressed personal wish that all men, every-where, could be free.
Page 138 - ... that on the first day of january in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixtythree all persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a state the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the united states shall be then thenceforward and forever free...
Page 191 - One-eighth of the whole population were colored slaves, not distributed generally over the Union, but localized in the Southern part of it. These slaves constituted a peculiar and powerful interest. All knew that this interest was somehow the cause of the war.
Page 190 - At this second appearing to take the oath of the presidential office, there is less occasion for an extended address than there was at the first. Then a statement, somewhat in detail, of a course to be pursued, seemed fitting and proper. Now, at the expiration of four years, during which public declarations have been constantly called forth on every point and phase of the great contest which still absorbs the attention and engrosses...
Page 116 - OF THE UNITED STATES: In compliance with a custom as old as the government itself, I appear before you to address you briefly, and to take in your presence the oath prescribed by the Constitution of the United States to be taken by the President "before he enters on the execution of his office." I do not consider it necessary at present for me to discuss those matters of administration about which there is no special anxiety or excitement. Apprehension seems to exist among the people of the Southern...
Page 143 - And I further declare and make known that such persons of suitable condition will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service. And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon* military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
Page 121 - I trust this will not be regarded as a menace, but only as the declared purpose of the Union that it will constitutionally defend and maintain itself. In doing this there need be no bloodshed or violence ; and there shall be none, unless it be forced upon the National authority.