"The subject is too painful to pursue. It needs but little reflection to convince any intelligent mind that if the Union is once split, it is likely to be shattered into so many fragments by the concussion of opposing interests, real or fancied, that this glorious Republic would be succeeded by a multitude of petty, wrangling, discordant nations. May Heaven avert what would be so terrible a calamity to us, and to the cause of human progress, and so fatal a blow to the dearest hopes of mankind." (The Long Recall, The American Interest)
"Mr. Buchanan may as well understand that a suspicion is creeping into the public mind, that he is either in secret league with the conspirators against the Constitution he has sworn to support or that he is a supple but ignorant tool in their hands." (New York Times, December 15, 1860)
"O Lord God of our Fathers! we beseech Thee to listen to our prayers in behalf of these States. Grant, if it be Thy will, that their Union may be preserved entire, and that nothing may disrupt the bonds which unite this Republic. . . But if it has been decreed from before Thee, that the cup of confusion shall not pass away from our lips, and that we are doomed to drain its bitter contents, then do Thou, O Father of Mercy, stay the hand of violence . . . let Thy indignation be removed from us, according to Thy promise then made, inasmuch as Thou art the all-powerful One, merciful, gracious and long-suffering, who are abundant in forgiving iniquity...." (Prayer for the Union)
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I liked the London article on Lincoln...and the political cartoons too. Really fascinating to see this unfolding daily. Thanks for the flowers! :)
Yes, I, also,am fascinated by it all--how it all came down. The story line keeps growing...
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