Abraham Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Volumen2D. Appleton, 1892 |
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... answer of Lincoln . - The article in the Conservative . - Lin- coln's escape from the Abolitionists . — Following up Doug- las . - Breach of agreement by Douglas . - The contest in the Legislature for Senator . - Lincoln's magnanimity ...
... answer of Lincoln . - The article in the Conservative . - Lin- coln's escape from the Abolitionists . — Following up Doug- las . - Breach of agreement by Douglas . - The contest in the Legislature for Senator . - Lincoln's magnanimity ...
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... answers with a seemingly endless supply of stories and jokes . The interview being both interesting and pleasant , the man would depart in good humor , believing he had accomplished his mission . After he had walked away a few squares ...
... answers with a seemingly endless supply of stories and jokes . The interview being both interesting and pleasant , the man would depart in good humor , believing he had accomplished his mission . After he had walked away a few squares ...
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... answer to such a suggestion he one day made use of this illus- tration : " Give me your little pen - knife , with its short blade , and hand me that old jack - knife , lying on the table . " Opening the blade of the 25 THE LIFE OF ...
... answer to such a suggestion he one day made use of this illus- tration : " Give me your little pen - knife , with its short blade , and hand me that old jack - knife , lying on the table . " Opening the blade of the 25 THE LIFE OF ...
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... answered , ' You have all been so ' mighty smart about this case you can find out how to take it up again yourselves . " * The same gentleman who furnishes this last inci- dent , and who was afterward a trusted friend of Mr. Lincoln ...
... answered , ' You have all been so ' mighty smart about this case you can find out how to take it up again yourselves . " * The same gentleman who furnishes this last inci- dent , and who was afterward a trusted friend of Mr. Lincoln ...
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... answered , ' No , you speak . ' Mr. Stanton replied , I will , ' and taking up his hat , said he would go and make preparation . Mr. Lin- coln acquiesced in this , but was greatly grieved and mortified ; he took but little more interest ...
... answered , ' No , you speak . ' Mr. Stanton replied , I will , ' and taking up his hat , said he would go and make preparation . Mr. Lin- coln acquiesced in this , but was greatly grieved and mortified ; he took but little more interest ...
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Página 109 - Can the people of a United States Territory, in any lawful way, against the wish of any citizen of the United States, exclude slavery from its limits prior to the formation of a State constitution?
Página 335 - tis the draught of a breath, From the blossom of health to the paleness of death ; From the gilded saloon to the bier and the shroud : — Oh ! why should the spirit of mortal be proud ? Oh ! why should the spirit of mortal be proud?
Página 79 - It is the eternal struggle between these two principles — right and wrong — throughout the world. They are the two principles that have stood face to face from the beginning of time; and will ever continue to struggle. The one is the common right of humanity, and the other the divine right of kings. It is the same principle in whatever shape it develops itself. It is the same spirit that says, "You toil and work and earn bread, and I'll eat it.
Página 281 - But if this country cannot be saved without giving up that principle, I was about to say I would rather be assassinated on this spot than surrender it.
Página 328 - Good name in man and woman, dear my lord, Is the immediate jewel of their souls : Who steals my purse steals trash ; 'tis something, nothing ; 'Twas mine, 'tis his, and has been slave to thousands ; But he that filches from me my good name Robs me of that which not enriches him, And makes me poor indeed.
Página 258 - 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.
Página 282 - And now the martyr is moving in triumphal march, . mightier than when alive. The nation rises up at every stage of his coming. Cities and States are his pallbearers, and the cannon beats the hours with solemn progression. Dead, dead, dead, he yet speaketh.
Página 262 - But, to be plain: You are dissatisfied with me about the negro. Quite likely there is a difference of opinion between you and myself upon that subject.
Página 79 - That is the real issue. That is the issue that will continue in this country, when these poor tongues of Judge Douglas and myself shall be silent. It is the eternal struggle between these two principles — right and wrong — throughout the world. They are the two principles that have stood face to face from the beginning of time, and will ever continue to struggle. The one is the common right of humanity, and the other the divine right of kings.
Página 261 - There are those who are dissatisfied with me. To such I would say: you desire peace, and you blame me that we do not have it. But how can we attain it? There are but three conceivable ways : First, to suppress the rebellion by force of arms. This I am trying to do. Are you for it?