Introduction

INTRODUCTION page 1

March 28, 2011

in Introduction

The American Rebellion, in 1861, was the consummation of a long and increasing determination to resist grievances, which the Southern States unreasonably claimed to have received for a series of years at the hands of the Northern States. Imaginary wrongs of the past—unpromising shadows of the future—the decay of political power—the “Irrepressible Conflict” in force—the [...]

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Introduction page 2

March 28, 2011

in Introduction

It was not until the walls of Sumter were being laid in smoking ruins by rebel batteries, and the National Flag riddled by shot and shell, that the ‘people of the land became undeceived, the dreadful responsibilities acknowl­edged and accepted, and the action determined upon which was at once needed. The emergency was sudden and [...]

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Introduction page 3

March 28, 2011

in Introduction

The militia of the State had been struggling for years to acquire a recogni­tion as an institution of the State, but so far it had failed. It was rather looked upon as a burlesque on the military profession, than as an efficient and necessary part of the State government. “Yet, neglected and feeble as it [...]

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Introduction page 4

March 28, 2011

in Introduction

In his language there was not a shadow of faltering, no tinge of disaffection, no uncertain sound. With intense earnestness he breathed devotion to the Union and the Flag in every sentence. Every paragraph was a stirring argument, counseling the maintenance of the Union, denouncing treason, and invoking patriotism. “We quote from these inspiring utterances, [...]

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Introduction page 5

March 28, 2011

in Introduction

“We are satisfied with the Constitution of our country, and will obey the laws enacted under it, and we must demand that the people of all the other States do the same; safety lies in this path alone. The Union must be preserved, and the laws must be enforced in all parts of it at [...]

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Introduction page 6

March 28, 2011

in Introduction

Those awful tidings were received on April 12th, creating the wildest excitement all over the State, and in Detroit, the people, much alarmed, commenced estimating how united the public officials and people would be in the cause of the Union. On the following day a meeting of the Bar, with other citizens, was held, presided [...]

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