We will give you everything that local self-government demands; everything that a common ancestory of glory--everything that national fraternity or Christian fellowship requires; but to dissolve the federal bond between these States, to dismember our country, whoever else consents, we will not.
This quote reflects a strong commitment to preserving the federal union while supporting local governance.
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People were getting tired of bold action without achievement in the field, and every opponent of the Administration became a threnodist.
In less than twelve months we shall be in war, and that the bloodiest in history.
And, Governor Seward, I have made it, though it be conceited in me to say so.
No, Sirs! we know very little of the art of war, and General Scott a great deal.
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