War of the Rebellion; Or, Scylla and Charybdis: Consisting of Observations Upon the Causes, Course, and Consequences of the Late Civil War in the United StatesHarper & Brothers, 1866 - 440 strani |
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... Mind . - Striking Extracts therefrom . — Mr . Calhoun's last Speech in the Senate , in which he urges that the Admission of California shall be made a test Question . - Em- phatic Protest by the Author to this Portion of the Speech ...
... Mind . - Striking Extracts therefrom . — Mr . Calhoun's last Speech in the Senate , in which he urges that the Admission of California shall be made a test Question . - Em- phatic Protest by the Author to this Portion of the Speech ...
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... mind be reasonably supposed , at the present moment , to be prepared to receive with a fitting respect an honest and impartial account of all the exciting and lamentable oc- currences which have had their progress on this conti- nent ...
... mind be reasonably supposed , at the present moment , to be prepared to receive with a fitting respect an honest and impartial account of all the exciting and lamentable oc- currences which have had their progress on this conti- nent ...
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... world admit that . His mind was both perceptive and vigorous ; it was clear , quick , and strong . " Sir , the eloquence of Mr. Calhoun , or the manner in WEBSTER'S EULOGY ON CALHOUN . 27 which he exhibited his 26 SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS .
... world admit that . His mind was both perceptive and vigorous ; it was clear , quick , and strong . " Sir , the eloquence of Mr. Calhoun , or the manner in WEBSTER'S EULOGY ON CALHOUN . 27 which he exhibited his 26 SCYLLA AND CHARYBDIS .
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... mind ; it was plain , strong , terse , condensed , concise ; sometimes impassioned , still always severe . Re- jecting ornament , not often seeking far for illustration , his power consisted in the plainness of his propositions , in the ...
... mind ; it was plain , strong , terse , condensed , concise ; sometimes impassioned , still always severe . Re- jecting ornament , not often seeking far for illustration , his power consisted in the plainness of his propositions , in the ...
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... minds and our hearts a strong and lasting impression of his person , his character , and his public performances , which , while we live , will never be obliterated . We shall hereafter , I am sure , indulge in it as a grateful recollec ...
... minds and our hearts a strong and lasting impression of his person , his character , and his public performances , which , while we live , will never be obliterated . We shall hereafter , I am sure , indulge in it as a grateful recollec ...
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