Memoirs of John Adams Dix, Volume 2Harper & Brothers, 1883 - Governors |
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... administration . " This city has been in a great state of excitement about the military and naval movements of the last few days , and no one but the officers of government know their purpose . In this respect they have a great ...
... administration . " This city has been in a great state of excitement about the military and naval movements of the last few days , and no one but the officers of government know their purpose . In this respect they have a great ...
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... administration . You were a member of the Cabinet at its date , and I believe it received your warm approbation ... administration . " The present administration had no alternative but to accept the war initiated by South Carolina or the ...
... administration . You were a member of the Cabinet at its date , and I believe it received your warm approbation ... administration . " The present administration had no alternative but to accept the war initiated by South Carolina or the ...
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... administration deprives the country of your services and of those of Mr. Holt . I felt , while you two were mem- bers of the Cabinet , that , whenever I should need assistance , it would be sent promptly and in full force . " My ...
... administration deprives the country of your services and of those of Mr. Holt . I felt , while you two were mem- bers of the Cabinet , that , whenever I should need assistance , it would be sent promptly and in full force . " My ...
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... administration . In the course of his remarks he said : " It is important that we should clearly understand the posi- tion of the late administration on this question . It is due to this administration as well as the last that we all ...
... administration . In the course of his remarks he said : " It is important that we should clearly understand the posi- tion of the late administration on this question . It is due to this administration as well as the last that we all ...
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... administration at the time it was written , I have a right to say that it had the cordial approval of the late Presi- dent and all his constitutional advisers . And this brings me to the point I wish to make . I violate no confidence in ...
... administration at the time it was written , I have a right to say that it had the cordial approval of the late Presi- dent and all his constitutional advisers . And this brings me to the point I wish to make . I violate no confidence in ...
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Page 352 - Of three specimens from an inch and a quarter to an inch and a half in length...
Page 96 - If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.
Page 183 - States also solemnly pledges its faith to make provision at the earliest practicable period for the redemption of the United States notes in coin.
Page 4 - But the right and the duty to use military force defensively against those who resist the Federal officers in the execution of their legal functions, and against those who assail the property of the Federal government, is clear and undeniable.
Page 44 - DAY of vengeance, without morrow ! Earth shall end in flame and sorrow, As from Saint and Seer we borrow. Ah ! what terror is impending, When the Judge is seen descending, And each secret veil is rending ! To the throne, the trumpet sounding, Through the sepulchres resounding.
Page 88 - The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State authorities through the War Department. I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate, and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the integrity, and the existence of our National Union and the perpetuity of popular government and to redress wrongs already long enough endured.
Page 338 - I earnestly renew, at the same time, a recommendation of such changes in the system of the militia, as, by classing and disciplining for the most prompt and active service the portions most capable of it, will give to that great resource for the public safety all the requisite energy and efficiency.
Page 288 - Rivers to the ocean run, Nor stay in all their course ; Fire ascending seeks the sun ; Both speed them to their source...
Page 88 - Now, therefore, I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution and the laws, have thought fit to call forth, and hereby do call forth, the militia of the several States of the Union to the aggregate number of 75,000, in order to suppress said combinations and to cause the laws to be duly executed.
Page 350 - Such moneys shall be paid by the treasurer upon the warrant of the comptroller, upon vouchers approved by the commissioner of agriculture.