The mystic chords which, proceeding from so many battlefields and so many patriot graves, pass through all the hearts and all the hearths in this broad continent of ours, will yet again harmonise in their ancient music when breathed upon by the guardian angel of the nation.
This poetic imagery illustrates the enduring spirit of the nation, drawing from its history of sacrifice.
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Gross and unfounded charges of fraud are made by them against those high in authority.
Of imposing appearance, he looked like a man formed to rule.
The heart of the country is fixed on higher and nobler things.
Its attitude was strong, defiant, and its only purpose apparently was to create a public sentiment hostile to the extension of slavery.
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