Abraham Lincoln: His Life and Public ServicesB.B. Russell, 1865 - 216 páginas |
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... whole of the family library . The Bible and Catechism were the other two . Diligently conned , and even well - studied , his scanty early library did much to form the character of the child and the man . The spelling - book was the key ...
... whole of the family library . The Bible and Catechism were the other two . Diligently conned , and even well - studied , his scanty early library did much to form the character of the child and the man . The spelling - book was the key ...
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... whole of the little circle , especially to the children . Abraham had one sister who lived to womanhood , was " The Pioneer Boy , " p . 102 . married , and died shortly after , leaving no children 2 * EARLY DAYS IN OBSCURITY . 17.
... whole of the little circle , especially to the children . Abraham had one sister who lived to womanhood , was " The Pioneer Boy , " p . 102 . married , and died shortly after , leaving no children 2 * EARLY DAYS IN OBSCURITY . 17.
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... whole world and lose his own soul ? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul ? " We think of that log - cabin in the woods , of the inele- gant surroundings of the future President , and say , " Such a man was not cultured ...
... whole world and lose his own soul ? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul ? " We think of that log - cabin in the woods , of the inele- gant surroundings of the future President , and say , " Such a man was not cultured ...
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... and cells ? No : on the contrary , the whole tree is built up by the action of the pores and cells in their least parts . This is the universal method of the divine operations . . . . It is impossible that there 34 ABRAHAM LINCOLN .
... and cells ? No : on the contrary , the whole tree is built up by the action of the pores and cells in their least parts . This is the universal method of the divine operations . . . . It is impossible that there 34 ABRAHAM LINCOLN .
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... whole life has been eminent . " + The same biographer relates a circumstance which happened during the time when Abraham attended Mr. " Pioneer Boy , " p . 11 . * Rev . Chauncy Giles . Crawford's school , that illustrates the growing ...
... whole life has been eminent . " + The same biographer relates a circumstance which happened during the time when Abraham attended Mr. " Pioneer Boy , " p . 11 . * Rev . Chauncy Giles . Crawford's school , that illustrates the growing ...
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Abraham Lincoln: Is Life and Public Services (Classic Reprint) Phebe A. Hanaford Sin vista previa disponible - 2017 |
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Abraham Lincoln Almighty arms army beloved Black-Hawk bless blood called Capitol catafalque cause Charles Sumner Christian citizens civil Congress Constitution dead Declaration of Independence declared divine duty early earth eloquent emancipation eyes faith father flatboat freedom Frémont friends funeral Government hand heart heaven honor hope hour Illinois immortal inaugural justice labor land Libby Prison liberty Lincoln Memorial living Lord loyal martyred Mary Webb memory ment mighty military mind mother nation never oath Parbar party patriotism peace persons prayer President Lincoln President's prisoner proclamation rebellion received seemed Senate SEWARD side slavery slaves soldiers solemn sorrow soul South Spencer County spirit struggle tender thereof things thought tion trials triumph truth Union United victory Washington White House whole William Wallace Lincoln wisdom witness words
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Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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.