Abraham Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Volumen2D. Appleton, 1892 |
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... just and noble - nothing further . Hence the meanest man at the bar always paid great deference and respect to him . - David Davis , Sept. 10 , 1866 , MS . him , but of course not so much as Judge THE LIFE OF LINCOLN . 5.
... just and noble - nothing further . Hence the meanest man at the bar always paid great deference and respect to him . - David Davis , Sept. 10 , 1866 , MS . him , but of course not so much as Judge THE LIFE OF LINCOLN . 5.
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... course not so much as Judge Davis , who held the court , and whom Lincoln followed around on the circuit for at least six months out of the year . I easily realized that Lincoln was strik- ingly deficient in the technical rules of the ...
... course not so much as Judge Davis , who held the court , and whom Lincoln followed around on the circuit for at least six months out of the year . I easily realized that Lincoln was strik- ingly deficient in the technical rules of the ...
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... to execute the will of those who gave the paper its financial backing , was a good friend of mine , and by means of this friendship I was always out and succeeded Of course it was Its appearance in 38 THE LIFE OF LINCOLN .
... to execute the will of those who gave the paper its financial backing , was a good friend of mine , and by means of this friendship I was always out and succeeded Of course it was Its appearance in 38 THE LIFE OF LINCOLN .
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... course it was Its appearance in comment , almost my good - natured well informed of matters in the Conservative edi- torial room . One day I read in the Richmond Enquirer an article endorsing slavery , and arguing that from principle ...
... course it was Its appearance in comment , almost my good - natured well informed of matters in the Conservative edi- torial room . One day I read in the Richmond Enquirer an article endorsing slavery , and arguing that from principle ...
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... course meant the Abolitionists with whom I had been in conference all the day . Their plan had been to induce Mr. Lincoln to speak for them at their meeting . Strong as I was in the faith , yet I doubted the propriety of Lincoln's ...
... course meant the Abolitionists with whom I had been in conference all the day . Their plan had been to induce Mr. Lincoln to speak for them at their meeting . Strong as I was in the faith , yet I doubted the propriety of Lincoln's ...
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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?