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Gold is good in its place; but living, brave, and patriotic men are better than gold.
On Democratic Government (1864)
It has long been a grave question whether any government, not too strong for the liberties of its people, can be strong enough to maintain its existence in great emergencies.
On Democratic Government (1864)
But the rebellion continues, and, now that the election is over, may not all have a common interest to reunite in a common effort to save our common country?
On Democratic Government (1864)
May I ask those who have not differed with me to join with me in this same spirit towards those who have? And now, let me close by asking three hearty cheers for our brave soldiers and seamen, and their gallant and skillful commanders.
On Democratic Government (1864)
But the election, along with its incidental and undesirable strife, has done good, too. It has demonstrated that a people's government can sustain a national election in the midst of a great civil war. Until now, it has not been known to the world that this was a possibility.
On Democratic Government (1864)