The War with the South: A History of the Late Rebellion, Volume 1Virture & Yorston., 1862 - United States |
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Page 22
... Southern cities , in favor of disunion . Each day brought with it a fresh development of the secession mania . The citizens of Charleston gathered in crowds to " in- augurate the revolution . " The palmetto flag , the symbol of the ...
... Southern cities , in favor of disunion . Each day brought with it a fresh development of the secession mania . The citizens of Charleston gathered in crowds to " in- augurate the revolution . " The palmetto flag , the symbol of the ...
Page 23
... Southern people , then disunion will become inev- itable . Self - preservation is the first law of nature , and has been implanted in the heart of man by his Creator for the wisest purpose ; and no political union , however fraught with ...
... Southern people , then disunion will become inev- itable . Self - preservation is the first law of nature , and has been implanted in the heart of man by his Creator for the wisest purpose ; and no political union , however fraught with ...
Page 36
... Southern Senators . - A Programme of Rebellion . - A Menace of Rebellion . — An Appeal for Union . - Caucuses and Conferences . — Failure . - Increased Violence and Hostility . - Bewilderment of the Moderates . - President Buchanan's ...
... Southern Senators . - A Programme of Rebellion . - A Menace of Rebellion . — An Appeal for Union . - Caucuses and Conferences . — Failure . - Increased Violence and Hostility . - Bewilderment of the Moderates . - President Buchanan's ...
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... Southern members , and every indication was given of a predetermined hostility to all efforts at conciliation . Such were the sentiments and action , not only of the Southern members of the less restrained House of Representatives , but ...
... Southern members , and every indication was given of a predetermined hostility to all efforts at conciliation . Such were the sentiments and action , not only of the Southern members of the less restrained House of Representatives , but ...
Page 38
... Southern confederacy will be formed , and it will be the most successful gov- ernment on earth . The Southern States , thus banded together , will be able to resist any force in the world . We do not expect war , but we will be prepared ...
... Southern confederacy will be formed , and it will be the most successful gov- ernment on earth . The Southern States , thus banded together , will be able to resist any force in the world . We do not expect war , but we will be prepared ...
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