...union of the states is perpetual. I therefore consider that iu view of the constitution, the uuiou is unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care that the laws of the union be faithfully executed in all the states. In doing this there need be no...

...effect are legally void ; and that acts of violence within any state or states against the authority of the United States, are insurrectionary or revolutionary...enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union shall be faith fully executed in all the states. Doing this, which I deem to be only a simple duty on my part,...

...are legally void ; and that acts of violence, within any State or States, against the authority of the United States, are insurrectionary or revolutionary,...Constitution and the laws, the Union is unbroken." And in his special message to Congress on July 4, 1861, occurs this supplementary declaration: "The States...

...effect are legally void ; and that acts of violence within any state or states against the authority of the United States, are insurrectionary or revolutionary...the Constitution and the laws, the Union is unbroken : arid, to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins...

...effect are legally void; and that acts of violence, within any State or States, against the authority of the United States, are insurrectionary or revolutionary,...that, in view of the Constitution and the laws, the i^aS^ttj, Union is unbroken." And in his special message M i86i h 4' to Congress on July 4, 1861, occurs...

...are legally void ; and that acts of violence, within any State or States, against the authority of the United States, are insurrectionary or revolutionary,...expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States. Doing this I deem to be only a simple duty on my part, and...

...are legally void ; and that nets of violence, within any Stale or Statcs, against the authority of the United States, are insurrectionary or revolutionary,...care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins u|xin mo, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States. Doing this I deem to...

...can lawfully get out of the Union ; that resolves and ordinances to that effect are legally void ; I therefore consider that, in view of the Constitution...expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States. The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and...

...law for its own termination.... No state upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union. I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the states. Doing this I deem to be only a simple duty on my part; and...

...Unionism on the basis of pragmatism and idealism, and he vigorously affirmed the national authority: "The Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States. ... I trust this will not be regarded as a menace, but only...