Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 100W. Blackwood, 1866 |
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... opinion on the true intent of the Union , and so acri- moniously was the matter treated , that Washington in his farewell Address to his countrymen , on re- tiring from public life in 1796 , thought it his duty to raise a warning voice ...
... opinion on the true intent of the Union , and so acri- moniously was the matter treated , that Washington in his farewell Address to his countrymen , on re- tiring from public life in 1796 , thought it his duty to raise a warning voice ...
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... opinion that centralisation had of the causes which might disturb been carried too far , and that the Union , he mentioned it as matter the true safety of the Republic of serious concern " that any ground was to be found in the minimisa ...
... opinion that centralisation had of the causes which might disturb been carried too far , and that the Union , he mentioned it as matter the true safety of the Republic of serious concern " that any ground was to be found in the minimisa ...
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... opinion , Mr. Lincoln included , ever dreamed , until the third year of the war , that such would be the catastrophe . At the time when Great Britain emancipated the slaves in her colo- nies , with liberal compensation to the owners ...
... opinion , Mr. Lincoln included , ever dreamed , until the third year of the war , that such would be the catastrophe . At the time when Great Britain emancipated the slaves in her colo- nies , with liberal compensation to the owners ...
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... opinion , and unjust and oppressive in its action I would not now suppress it for any upon every one , whether of the consideration on earth . And be- North or South , the East or West , cause it does increase the evils of who was not ...
... opinion , and unjust and oppressive in its action I would not now suppress it for any upon every one , whether of the consideration on earth . And be- North or South , the East or West , cause it does increase the evils of who was not ...
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... opinion , and , had the great funda- slavery question . The slaveholder mental doctrine of State rights was incensed , not convinced , by been respected in the matter , were humanitarian interference , and prepared to debate the ...
... opinion , and , had the great funda- slavery question . The slaveholder mental doctrine of State rights was incensed , not convinced , by been respected in the matter , were humanitarian interference , and prepared to debate the ...
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Page 22 - ... it is of infinite moment, that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national Union, to your collective and individual happiness...
Page 504 - This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you : He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots.
Page 629 - American citizens, protecting their commerce, securing their literature and their arts, facilitating their intercommunication, defending their frontiers, and making their name respected in the remotest parts of the earth. Consider the extent of its territory ; its increasing and happy population ; its advance in arts, which render life agreeable ; and the sciences, which elevate the mind...
Page 575 - When I see kings lying by those who deposed them when I consider rival wits placed side by side or the holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions factions* and debates of mankind.
Page 630 - America. Carolina is one of these proud States; her arms have defended, her best blood has cemented, this happy Union. And then add, if you can, without horror and remorse, This happy Union we will dissolve; this picture of peace and prosperity we will deface; this free intercourse we will interrupt; these fertile fields we will deluge with blood; the protection of that glorious flag we renounce; the very name of Americans we discard.
Page 503 - The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : A broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion : Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Page 504 - So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
Page 510 - And it came to pass, as they still went on and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Page 22 - The people of this Commonwealth have the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves, as a free, sovereign, and independent state; and do, and forever hereafter shall, exercise and enjoy every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not, or may not hereafter, be by them expressly delegated to the United States of America, in congress assembled.
Page 605 - Therefore his fame overspreads the Middle kingdom, and extends to all barbarous tribes. Wherever ships and carriages reach ; wherever the strength of man penetrates; wherever the heavens, overshadow and. the earth sustains ; wherever the sun and moon shine ; wherever frosts and dews fall : — all who have blood and breath unfeignedly honour and love him. Hence it is said, —