The Magazine of History, with Notes and Queries, Volume 11W. Abbatt., 1909 - History |
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Page 82 - I believe this government cannot endure permanently one-half slave and one-half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved; I do not expect the house to fall; but I do expect it will cease to be divided.
Page 345 - where my fathers died, Land of the Pilgrims' pride, From every mountain's side Let freedom ring. My native Country, thee— Land of the noble free— Thy name I love; I love thy rocks and rills,
Page 80 - Can the people of a United States Territory, in any lawful way, against the wishes of any citizen of the United States, exclude slavery from its limits prior to the formation of a state constitution?
Page 334 - lightning of H'is terrible swift sword: His truth is marching on. I have seen Him in the watch-fires of a hundred circling camps; They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps; I have read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps: i . His day is marching on. " I have read a fiery gospel, writ in
Page 82 - Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Page 88 - (Washington), I cannot succeed. With that assistance I cannot fail. Trusting in Him, who can go with me and remain with you, and be everywhere for good, let us confidently hope that all will be well.
Page 332 - I knew a very wise man that believed that, if a man were permitted to make all the ballads, he need not care who should make the laws of a nation. ANDREW FLETCHER.
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Page 279 - I do not conceive we can exist long as a nation without having lodged somewhere a power, which will pervade the whole union in as energetic a manner as the authority of the State governments extends over the several States.