Special Message
03/20/1860
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In the meantime, who can foretell what would be the sufferings and privations of the people during its existence?
The day of evil may never come unless we shall rashly bring it upon ourselves.
I return with my objections to the House, in which it originated.
My prayer to God is that He would preserve the Constitution and the Union throughout all generations.