The Life and Administration of Abraham Lincoln: Presenting His Early History, Political Career, Speeches, Messages, Proclamations, Letters, Etc., with a General View of His Policy as President of the United States, Embracing the Leading Events of the War. Also the European Press on His DeathReprinted, W. Abbatt, 1933 |
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Page 208
... Convention , where a Democrat of Macon county presented to the convention two gaily - decorated fence - rails , upon which were inscribed the following words : - " Abraham Lincoln , the rail candidate for President in 1860. Two rails ...
... Convention , where a Democrat of Macon county presented to the convention two gaily - decorated fence - rails , upon which were inscribed the following words : - " Abraham Lincoln , the rail candidate for President in 1860. Two rails ...
Page 209
... Convention again assembled at ten o'clock , and , upon the adoption of rules , it was agreed a majority should nominate the candidates . The committee on resolutions then reported the platform , which was adopted with enthusiasm , the ...
... Convention again assembled at ten o'clock , and , upon the adoption of rules , it was agreed a majority should nominate the candidates . The committee on resolutions then reported the platform , which was adopted with enthusiasm , the ...
Page 211
... Convention— they entered the contest with a zeal and industry which were without parallel in the history of the country . More noise was made in the campaign of 1840 , when General Harrison was elected ; but the zeal of 1860 was more ...
... Convention— they entered the contest with a zeal and industry which were without parallel in the history of the country . More noise was made in the campaign of 1840 , when General Harrison was elected ; but the zeal of 1860 was more ...
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