The language of the amendment, the very careful form in which the tense was expressed, appeared to leave no other meaning possible, and the intention of legislators was definitively established by the negative votes already referred to.
Blaine emphasizes the clarity of the amendment's language and the legislators' intentions behind it.
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Their success as civil magistrates, as legislators, as executives was not less marked and meritorious than their illustrious service in war.
It was the insane folly of the South, in drawing the sword against the life of the Nation, that led irresistibly to the abolition of slavery.
In all the revolted states, upon the testimony of your ablest generals, there is no safety to the property or lives of loyal men.
Durant speaks of no duty, apparently thinks of none resting upon Southern Union men.
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