The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1864-11-03
Abraham Lincoln's BeeOrd-NOble Sayings
by the PreSident-His Administration
as Denieted in his Acts. -- ~

hold that in the contemplation Of uni
yersal law. and of the Constitution, the I'm
ion Of these States Is perpetual - Inaugural
Address March 4M 1867
| appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, ia
cilitate and aid this effort to maintain the
honor, the integrity and existence of our
national Union and the perpetuity of popn-
lar Governmental Proclamation of the 18th
of Aprib 1861
Now and ever shall do all in my power
for peace consistently with the maintenance
of the Government. Letter to the Goveraoy
of Maryland, april 29M 1861. .a4qf nil
You will in no case listen to any su
ton OF compromise by this Government,
under foreign auspices, with its discomfort
ed citizens. to Minister Id
ans, April 10Th, 1861. ..ua 49,, .,.2
ls with the deepest regret that the Ex-
ecutive found the duty Of employing the
war power in defence of the Government
forced upon him. He could but perform
this duty or surrender the existence of the
government. -Message Of JnLy 4th.
The Union must be preserved; and hence
all indispensable means must be EMPLOYED.
-~NesSage Of December 3D., 1851. 9ij
Our common country is in great peril, de-
handing the loftiest views and boldest &C
ton to bring speedy relief. Once relieved,
its form of government is saved to the
world; its beloved history and cherished
men cries are vindicated and it's happy fu-
ture fully assured and rendered inconceiva-
bly, grapd.-Appeal TO Border States, July
1911, 1851. " .'S 3'At, oaH
My paramount object is to save the Union
and not either to save OF destroy Slavery
Letter to Horace Greeley dug. 22d, 1862, +
Whatever shall appear to be Gods will |
will do-Reply to Chicago CEergym.en, Sept.
18th 1862. -5 jaaI ..a GD 5Tl2 800
Hereafter, as heretofore, the war will be
prosecuted for the object of practically re.
storing the Constitutional relations between
the States and each of the States Procla-
nation of Sept, 22d, 1862. iq $3.50.
Upon this act, sincerely believed to be an
act of justice, warranted by the Constitu-
ton upon military necessity, invoke the
judgement of mankind, and the
gracious favor Of Almighty God.-Procla-
nation of Emancipation, January l, 1853.
Must shoot simple minded soldier boy
who deserts, while must not touch hair
Of willy agitator who induces him to de-
to Albany Resolutions of June
lS, 1863. sidj ~, sg.I r-5tt ao1 |
You claim that men may, if they choose, |
smbarrass those whose duty it is to combat |
} giant rebellion, and they be dealt with on
y in turn as if there was no rebellion. The
Constitution itself rejects this view.-Re-
pig TO Ohio Resolutions, June 20, 1868.
My purpose is to be in my action Just
md constitutional, and yet practical in per-
orming the important duty with which |
I'M charged. of maintaining the the unity
md the free principles of our common coun-
ry.-Letter to Horatio Seymour dug. z, ,63. /,
This Nation, under God, shall have new
firth of freedom, and Government of the
eopIe and for the people shall not perish
rom the earth. Speech at Gettysburg, Nov-
9, 1868. !
freely acknowledge myself to be the
ervant of the people, according to the bond
service, the Constitution Of the United
ates.-Sprimafeld Letter. dug. 26, 1863.
While all contribute of their substance.
lie soldier puts his life at stake, and often {
elds it up in his country's cause The a
ghest merit then, is due to the soldier P
oeech at Washington, March 16, 1864.