What may happen to an individual is of little importance, but the Constitution of the country, or any one of its great and clear principles and provisions, is too sacred to be surrendered under any circumstances whatever by those who are charged with its protection and defense.
Message to the House of Representatives
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I congratulate the country upon so happy a termination of a condition of things which seemed at one time seriously to threaten the public peace.
The special mission authorized by Congress for this purpose has fully succeeded in the accomplishment so far of the great objects for which it was appointed.
The responsibility of deciding this question is now devolved upon you.
In compliance with the request of the governor of the State of Illinois, I transmit herewith a copy of certain resolutions adopted by the general assembly of that State.
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