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 202
... favour of giving the public lands , not to speculators , but to actual occupants and cultivators , at as low rates as possible ; he was in favour of a protective tariff , and of abolishing the franking privilege . In the Whig National ...
... favour of giving the public lands , not to speculators , but to actual occupants and cultivators , at as low rates as possible ; he was in favour of a protective tariff , and of abolishing the franking privilege . In the Whig National ...
Page 208
... favour of Republican principles , to one of which - that he delivered at Cooper Institute , New York , February 27th , 1860 - we have already adverted . These speeches confirmed the impression which had been growing in the public mind ...
... favour of Republican principles , to one of which - that he delivered at Cooper Institute , New York , February 27th , 1860 - we have already adverted . These speeches confirmed the impression which had been growing in the public mind ...
Page 209
... favour of Mr. Lincoln which eventually secured his nomination . Great excitement was manifested in the Convention upon its next sitting , and the interest with the audience was intense . Upon the first ballot , Mr. Seward had 1731⁄2 ...
... favour of Mr. Lincoln which eventually secured his nomination . Great excitement was manifested in the Convention upon its next sitting , and the interest with the audience was intense . Upon the first ballot , Mr. Seward had 1731⁄2 ...
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