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" I, therefore consider that, in view of the Constitution and the laws, the Union is unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in... "
The Great Events by Famous Historians: A Comprehensive and Readable Account ...
by Charles Francis Horne, Rossiter Johnson - 1905
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Journal and Proceedings of the Missouri State Convention: Held at Jefferson ...

Missouri. Convention - History - 1861 - 336 pages
...the Constitution itself expressly enjoins, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in aU the States. Doing this I deem to be only a simple...in some authoritative manner direct the contrary." Now, sir, I deem it but an act of justice on my part to the President of the United States, here to...
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Journal: 1st-13th Congress. Repr. . 14th Congress, 1st Session ..., Volume 1

United States. Congress. Senate - United States - 1861 - 580 pages
...unbroken, and, to the extent of my ability, I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully...a simple duty on my part; and I shall perform it, BO far as practicable, unless my rightful masters, the American people, shall withhold the requisite...
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The American Crisis Considered

Charles Lempriere - United States - 1861 - 336 pages
...unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully...Doing this I deem to be only a simple duty on my part. I shall perfectly perform it, so far as is practicable, unless my rightful masters, the American people,...
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Journal and Proceedings of the Missouri State Convention: Held at Jefferson ...

Missouri. Convention - History - 1861 - 334 pages
...broken. and to the extent I am able, I shall take care, a the Constitution itself expressly enjoins, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States. Doing this I deem to bo only a simple duty on my part, and I shall perform it so far as practicable, unless my rightful...
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The History, Civil, Political and Military, of the Southern ..., Volume 2

Orville James Victor - United States - 1861 - 586 pages
...expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be ' faithfully executed1 in all the States. This I deem to be only a simple duty on my part, a'nd I shall perfectly perform it, so far as is prneticable, uuless my rightful masters, the American people, shall...
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The Rebellion in the United States: Or, The War of 1861; Being a ..., Volume 1

United States - 1862 - 200 pages
...unbroken; and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully...this I deem to be only a simple duty on my part, and shall perform it so far as practicable, unless my rightful masters, the American people, shall withdraw...
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The History of the Civil War in America: Comprising a Full and ..., Volume 1

John Stevens Cabot Abbott - United States - 1863 - 598 pages
...said, " To the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoin!» upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully...Doing this I deem to be only a simple duty on my part. I shall perfectly perform it, so far as is practicable, unless my rightful masters, the American people,...
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The North-western Monthly: A Magazine Devoted to University ..., Volume 8

Education - 1897 - 678 pages
...unbroken; and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States. And this issue embraces more than the fate of the United States. It represents to the whole family...
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History of the Administration of President Lincoln

Henry Jarvis Raymond - United States - 1864 - 514 pages
...unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully...a simple duty on my part ; and I shall perform it, BO far as practicable, unless my rightful masters, the American people, shall withhold the requisite...
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The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the ..., Volume 1

Horace Greeley - Slavery - 1864 - 694 pages
...this, which I deem to be only a simple duty on my part, I shall perfectly perform it, so far as is practicable, unless my rightful masters, the American people, shall withhold the requisite power, or in some authoritative manner direct the contrary. I trust this will not be regarded as a...
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