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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1861
Page
4
The author argues sovereignty lies in the Union not in individual states, stating states have no legal status apart from the United States. Secession is rejected as unconstitutional and destabilizing, noting debts, federal authority, and the public’s support for the Union. He praises common soldiers and emphasizes ballots as peaceful power.
The text presents Abraham Lincoln's July 4 1861 remarks urging reconciliation with Southern states while defending the Union. He asserts loyalty to the Constitution and the duty to preserve government, warns against coercion, and emphasizes that only the people can reverse their deliberate choices. He condemns betraying the trust of free citizens and calls for steadfast resolve and faith in God.
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