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Franklin Pierce succeeded to the Presidency in 1853 , aided by many Old - line
Whigs and by most of the Anti - slavery Democrats now in the Republican ranks .
The political events of his administration are historical . Let me say a word about
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Franklin Pierce succeeded to the Presidency in 1853 , aided by many Old - line
Whigs and by most of the Anti - slavery Democrats now in the Republican ranks .
The political events of his administration are historical . Let me say a word about
...
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One of my guests was Dr. William Elder , my friend at that day , though we
differed widely about slavery , just as he is to - day , when we closely agree in
opposing it . I had met him on a former visit to Philadelphia , and invited him to
come to ...
One of my guests was Dr. William Elder , my friend at that day , though we
differed widely about slavery , just as he is to - day , when we closely agree in
opposing it . I had met him on a former visit to Philadelphia , and invited him to
come to ...
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party in question , somewhat to the consternation of those of my family who knew
his pronounced abolitionism , and the equally pronounced pro - slavery views of
those who were to dine with me next day . But there was no help for it ; indeed , I
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party in question , somewhat to the consternation of those of my family who knew
his pronounced abolitionism , and the equally pronounced pro - slavery views of
those who were to dine with me next day . But there was no help for it ; indeed , I
...
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17 speeches against slavery , and whose peculiarities were that when he
became excited he gave way to uncontrollable tears and oaths . I always went to
hear him , for there was an odd fascination about him . One night he was
advertised to ...
17 speeches against slavery , and whose peculiarities were that when he
became excited he gave way to uncontrollable tears and oaths . I always went to
hear him , for there was an odd fascination about him . One night he was
advertised to ...
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23 Missouri statesman believed that the Pennsylvanian candidate would , if
elected , be true to the great work of justice to Kansas ; that he would check the
design of forcing slavery into that Territory ; and that he would tranquilize the
country ...
23 Missouri statesman believed that the Pennsylvanian candidate would , if
elected , be true to the great work of justice to Kansas ; that he would check the
design of forcing slavery into that Territory ; and that he would tranquilize the
country ...
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Página 170 - The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.
Página 169 - My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could do it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.
Página 170 - Now, at the end of three years' struggle, the nation's condition is not what either party, or any man, devised or expected. God alone can claim it. \Vhither it is tending seems plain. If God now wills the removal of a great wrong, and wills also that we of the North, as well as you of the South, shall pay fairly for our complicity in that wrong, impartial history will find therein new cause to attest and revere the justice and goodness of God.
Página 171 - It is for us, the living, rather to be dedicated here to the unfinished work that they have thus far so nobly carried on. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us...
Página 12 - So the struck eagle, stretched upon the plain, No more through rolling clouds to soar again, Viewed his own feather on the fatal dart, And winged the shaft that quivered in his heart ; Keen were his pangs, but keener far to feel He nursed the pinion which impelled the steel ; While the same plumage that had warmed his nest Drank the last life-drop of his bleeding breast.
Página 445 - With a full View of the English-Dutch Struggle against Spain, and of the Origin and Destruction of the Spanish Armada. By JOHN LOTHBOP MOTLEY, LL.D., DCL Portraits.
Página 169 - Peace does not appear so distant as it did. I hope it will come soon and come to stay, and so come as to be worth the keeping in all future time.
Página 245 - But if this country cannot be saved without giving up that principle, I was about to say I would rather be assassinated on this spot than surrender it.