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We must show the secessionists that we are not frightened, but are resolved to maintain the government in the exercise of all its functions in Maryland.
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Creswell calls for a show of strength against secessionists, asserting the need to maintain government functions in Maryland.
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But there is a courage of Statesmen, besides; and nobly was it illustrated by the statesman whose national services we commemorate to-day.
He never would hold any of his slaves under his authority, never would accept a cent of their wages, and tendered each and all of them a deed of absolute manumission whenever the law would allow.
It is for us life and liberty; it is for you greatness, strength, and prosperity.
We do not recognize the right to make a revolution by a vote.
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