Speeches, Correspondence, Etc., of the Late Daniel S. Dickinson of New York: Including: Addresses on Important Public Topics: Speeches in the State and United States Senate, and in Support of the Government During the Rebellion; Correspondence, Private and Political (collected and Arranged by Mrs. Dickinson), Poems (collected and Arranged by Mrs. Mygatt), Etc, Volume 2G.P. Putnam & Sons, 1867 |
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... duty he sent forth his armies by hundreds and by thousands to assert and maintain his prerogative , exhibited the heart of a good prince and an affectionate father , in beseeching them for his sake to deal gently with the young man ...
... duty he sent forth his armies by hundreds and by thousands to assert and maintain his prerogative , exhibited the heart of a good prince and an affectionate father , in beseeching them for his sake to deal gently with the young man ...
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... duty to do so . Should the general govern- ment enter a State for the purpose of interference with its do- mestic policy , it would be usurpation and an unwarrantable in- vasion ; a neglect to employ its power to enforce its constitu ...
... duty to do so . Should the general govern- ment enter a State for the purpose of interference with its do- mestic policy , it would be usurpation and an unwarrantable in- vasion ; a neglect to employ its power to enforce its constitu ...
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... duty before us , fellow - citizens , far greater than that of the fathers of the Revolution . They were oppressed by tyranny , and they sought to throw off the shackles of a des- potic monarchy . They hoped that a great and free ...
... duty before us , fellow - citizens , far greater than that of the fathers of the Revolution . They were oppressed by tyranny , and they sought to throw off the shackles of a des- potic monarchy . They hoped that a great and free ...
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... duties to discharge in the various relations of life that do not appertain to political affairs , which we should come together and discharge as American citizens ; as brethren ... duty because 1861. ] 37 WYOMING COUNTY UNION MASS MEETING .
... duties to discharge in the various relations of life that do not appertain to political affairs , which we should come together and discharge as American citizens ; as brethren ... duty because 1861. ] 37 WYOMING COUNTY UNION MASS MEETING .
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... duty because a political opponent is acting with me , nor to stay back from my duty because a political friend deserts me . No ; I must go on and discharge this great obligation . I hold it to be the first duty of every citizen , of ...
... duty because a political opponent is acting with me , nor to stay back from my duty because a political friend deserts me . No ; I must go on and discharge this great obligation . I hold it to be the first duty of every citizen , of ...
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Page 302 - The stars shall fade away, the sun himself Grow dim with age, and Nature sink in years, But thou shalt flourish in immortal youth, Unhurt amidst the war of elements, The wreck of matter, and the crush of worlds.
Page 5 - The world can never give The bliss for which we sigh ; 'Tis not the whole of life to live, Nor all of death to die.
Page 84 - Truth crushed to earth, shall rise again The eternal years of God are hers; But Error, wounded, writhes in pain, And dies among his worshippers.
Page 680 - There is no flock, however watched and tended But one dead lamb is there ! There is no fireside, howsoe'er defended, But has one vacant chair! The air is full of farewells to the dying, And mournings for the dead ; The heart of Rachel, for her children crying.
Page 155 - Men! with Mothers and Wives! It is not linen you're wearing out, But human creatures' lives! Stitch - stitch - stitch, In poverty, hunger, and dirt, Sewing at once, with a double thread, A Shroud as well as a Shirt.
Page 93 - When beggars die there are no comets seen ; The heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes.
Page 38 - The voluntary outpouring of the public feeling, made to-day, from the North to the South, and from the East to the West, proves this sentiment to be both just and natural.
Page 301 - In all its history it has been beneficent; it has trodden down no man's liberty ; it has crushed no State. Its daily respiration is liberty and patriotism; its yet youthful veins are full of enterprise, courage, and honorable love of glory and renown.
Page 92 - A weapon that comes down as still As snow-flakes fall upon the sod, But executes a freeman's will As lightning does the will of God ; And from its force nor doors nor locks Can shield you; — 'tis the ballot-box.
Page 104 - In the world's broad field of battle, In the bivouac of Life, Be not like dumb, driven cattle! Be a hero in the strife!