...saved without giving up the principle, i was about to say : ' / would ratlur be assassinated on the spot, than surrender it.'" » * * ***** " i have said...if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, to die by." The allusion to the assassination was not accidental. The subject had been brought to his attention...

...unless it be forced upon the Government, and then it will be compelled to act in self-defense. * * * I have said nothing but what I am willing to live...if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, to die by." Thus, as he progressed on that memorable journey from his home in Illinois, through Indianapolis, Cincinnati,...

...calm, serious, intelligent consecration to the cause of Liberty and Union in these closing words : " I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and, if it be the pleasure of the Almighty God, to die by !" That was heroism, lofty, sublime, god-like heroism. It was grander far...

...changless tenacity. On his way to Washington in 1861 he said in Independence Hall, in Philadelphia: "I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and, if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, die by." And the principles here announced, and those which the progress of events caused him subsequently...

...be saved without giving up that principle, I was about to say, I would rather be assassinated on the spot than surrender it. I have said nothing but what...if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, to die' by. " He found the national capital smothered with- seditious and treasonable sentiments. It was even seriously...

...towards raising the flag — I may, therefore, have said something indiscreet. [Cries of „No, no".] I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and, if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, die by. "Which originated in and were given to the world from this hall, bte in bie[et $mQc i&ren Ur'pranj...

...calm, serious, intelligent consecration to the cause of Liberty and Union in these closing words : " I have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and, if it be the pleasure of the Almighty God, to die by !" That was heroism, lofty, sublime, god-like heroism. It was grander far...

...principle, I was about to say I would rather be assassinated on this spot than surrender it. * * * / have said nothing but what I am willing to live by, and, in the pleasure of Almighty God, die by." Here was the language of one who went, with high resolve,...

...may, therefore, have naid something indiscreet. [Uries of " No, no'."] I huve said nothing but whatl am willing to live by, and, if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, die by. One object of trie visit to the Hall was, to have Mr. Lincoln assist in raising the national...

...without principle, I was without giving up the about to say, ?I would rather be assassinated on the spot than surrender it.' * * * * » I have said nothing...and if it be the pleasure of Almighty God, to die by 1 " Lincoln'» Flrat Administration. Such was the feeling of insecurity that the President-elect was...