Abraham Lincoln: Tributes from His Associates, Reminiscences of Soldiers, Statesmen and CitizensT.Y. Crowell, 1895 - 295 páginas |
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... politics while he was yet unknown to the world . And , passing those years of fame and coming to that last terrible night that put the whole country in mourning , it is equally fortunate that Mr. W. J. Ferguson , who was one of the ...
... politics while he was yet unknown to the world . And , passing those years of fame and coming to that last terrible night that put the whole country in mourning , it is equally fortunate that Mr. W. J. Ferguson , who was one of the ...
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... political wisdom passing that of any other man which enabled him to hold in check the too ardent , and at the same time hold up the too timid and faint - hearted , while he worked out , without convulsion , the solution of the problem ...
... political wisdom passing that of any other man which enabled him to hold in check the too ardent , and at the same time hold up the too timid and faint - hearted , while he worked out , without convulsion , the solution of the problem ...
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... political or other question touching the people's interest , he took notes , made observations , felt the public pulse ; and when he thought that the people were ready he acted , and not before . At times I thought that he was timid ...
... political or other question touching the people's interest , he took notes , made observations , felt the public pulse ; and when he thought that the people were ready he acted , and not before . At times I thought that he was timid ...
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... Politics was his constant study and newspapers his ever present library . Mr. Lincoln was the great practical the embodiment of caution and prudence . " Take him all in all , and we shall not soon see his like again . " As remarked ...
... Politics was his constant study and newspapers his ever present library . Mr. Lincoln was the great practical the embodiment of caution and prudence . " Take him all in all , and we shall not soon see his like again . " As remarked ...
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... and aggressive style of Lincoln led me then to think that he had a brilliant political future of great value to the Republican Party . During the winter of 1859 several young men in New York , including Mr. Joseph H. Richards , who was 26.
... and aggressive style of Lincoln led me then to think that he had a brilliant political future of great value to the Republican Party . During the winter of 1859 several young men in New York , including Mr. Joseph H. Richards , who was 26.
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Página 295 - If we shall suppose that American Slavery is one of those offences which, in the providence of God, must needs come, but which, having continued through His appointed time, He now wills to remove, and that He gives to both North and South, this terrible war, as the woe due to those by whom the offence came, shall we discern therein any departure from those divine attributes which the believers in a Living God always ascribe to Him? Fondly do we hope — fervently do we pray — that this mighty scourge...
Página 293 - The progress of our arms, upon which all else chiefly depends, is as well known to the public as to myself, and it is, I trust reasonably satisfactory and encouraging to all. With high hope for the future, no prediction in regard to it is ventured.
Página 233 - A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of WASHINGTON. He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and...
Página 231 - While I am deeply sensible to the high compliment of a re-election, and duly grateful as I trust to Almighty God for having directed my countrymen to a right conclusion, as I think, for their own good, it adds nothing to my satisfaction that any other man may be disappointed or pained by the result.
Página 277 - Blondin, stand up a little straighter — Blondin, stoop a little more — go a little faster — lean a little more to the north — lean a little more to the south...
Página 265 - I want every man to have a chance— and I believe a black man is entitled to it— in which he can better his condition...
Página 70 - I may be on the brink of eternity; and as I hope forgiveness from my Maker, I have written this letter with sincerity towards you and from love for my country.
Página 19 - Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we, as a people, can be engaged in.
Página 21 - I go for all sharing the privileges of the government who assist in bearing its burdens. Consequently, I go for admitting all whites to the right of suffrage who pay taxes or bear arms (by no means excluding females).
Página 262 - Our fathers, when they framed the government under which we live, understood this question just as well, and even better than we do now.