Journal of the Illinois State Historical Society, Volumen4Illinois State Historical Society., 1912 |
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... early date and the legislature , we do not find that Field was a candidate before the people of Illinois except in one instance . He seemed to prefer the office of lieutenant for others who sought votes , and his office of Secretary of ...
... early date and the legislature , we do not find that Field was a candidate before the people of Illinois except in one instance . He seemed to prefer the office of lieutenant for others who sought votes , and his office of Secretary of ...
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... immune from political influence under the con stitution , and a later opinion of the Supreme court sus- 8 See Life of Adam W. Snyder , by Dr. J. F. Snyder , a very rare book . tained that contention . So early as September 17 , 18.
... immune from political influence under the con stitution , and a later opinion of the Supreme court sus- 8 See Life of Adam W. Snyder , by Dr. J. F. Snyder , a very rare book . tained that contention . So early as September 17 , 18.
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... early days of Illi- nois when every other man almost , drank freely . he formed many warm friendships and when Lincoln de- sired to send money to New Orleans to secure the release of a negro boy who had been kidnapped , after a fashion ...
... early days of Illi- nois when every other man almost , drank freely . he formed many warm friendships and when Lincoln de- sired to send money to New Orleans to secure the release of a negro boy who had been kidnapped , after a fashion ...
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... early as 1829 he was styled Colonel . In correspond- ence and through the kindness of Adjutant General Frank S. Dickson , we have been enabled to discover his first claim to a military title . On November 27 , 1821 , he was appointed ...
... early as 1829 he was styled Colonel . In correspond- ence and through the kindness of Adjutant General Frank S. Dickson , we have been enabled to discover his first claim to a military title . On November 27 , 1821 , he was appointed ...
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... early part of 1861 he became a teacher in LaSalle county, and during vacation time clerked for a coal merchant. In the fall of 1862 he enlisted, and though only nineteen years old, he was authorized to recruit a company for the ...
... early part of 1861 he became a teacher in LaSalle county, and during vacation time clerked for a coal merchant. In the fall of 1862 he enlisted, and though only nineteen years old, he was authorized to recruit a company for the ...
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Página 188 - In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea, With a glory in his bosom that transfigures you and me: As he died to make men holy, let us die to make men free, While God is marching on.
Página 59 - Here, without contemplating consequences, before high heaven and in the face of the world, I swear eternal fidelity to the just cause, as I deem it, of the land of my life, my liberty, and my love.
Página 302 - MR. PRESIDENT: I accept the commission, with gratitude for the high honor conferred. With the aid of the noble armies that have fought on so many fields for our common country, it will be my earnest endeavor not to disappoint your expectations. I feel the full weight of the responsibilities now devolving on me...
Página 302 - With this high honor devolves upon you also a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so, under God, it will sustain you. I scarcely need add, that with what I here speak for the nation, goes my own hearty personal concurrence.
Página 59 - Broken by it I too may be; bow to it I never will. The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause which I deem to be just. It shall not deter me.
Página 72 - One adequate support For the calamities of mortal life Exists, one only ; — an assured belief That the procession of our fate, howe'er Sad or disturbed, is ordered by a Being Of infinite benevolence and power, Whose everlasting purposes embrace All accidents, converting them to Good.
Página 278 - Looking towards the setting sun, there lay, stretched out before my view, a vast expanse of level ground; unbroken, save by one thin line of trees, which scarcely amounted to a scratch upon the great blank ; until it met the glowing sky, wherein it seemed to dip : mingling with its rich colors, and mellowing in its distant blue.
Página 9 - ... nor shall any motion for reconsideration be in order unless made on the same day on which the vote was taken, or within the two next days of the actual session of the senate thereafter.* Rule 20.] [1798, Jan.
Página 28 - ... him by the President while in Washington. He was buried in a grave six feet in depth, situated upon a beautiful eminence. " The body was placed in the middle of the grave, in a sitting posture, upon a seat constructed for the purpose. On his left side, the cane, given him by Henry Clay, was placed upright, with his right hand resting upon it. Many of the old warrior's trophies were placed in the grave, and some Indian garments, together with his favorite weapons.
Página 59 - ... great volcano at Washington, aroused and directed by the evil spirit that reigns there, is belching forth the lava of political corruption in a current broad and deep, which is sweeping with frightful velocity over the whole length and breadth of the land, bidding fair to leave unscathed no green spot or living thing; while on its bosom are riding, like demons on the waves of hell, the imps of that evil spirit, and fiendishly taunting all those who dare resist its destroying course with the hopelessness...