The President then proceeded to read his Emancipation Proclamation, making remarks on the several parts as he went on, and showing that he had fully considered the whole subject, in all lights under which it had been presented to him. — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution, upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
The Proclamation does not, indeed, mark out exactly the course I should myself prefer. But I am ready to take it just as it… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
No nation can be strong except in the strength of God, or safe except in His defense. The trust of our people in God… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
If Congress sees fit to impose a capitation, or other direct tax, it must be laid in proportion to the census; if Congress determines to impose duties, imposts, and excises, they must be uniform throughout the United States. These are not strictly limitations of power. They are rules prescribing the mode in which it shall be exercised. This review shows… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share
My agency in promoting the passage of the National Banking Act was the greatest mistake of my life. It has built up a monopoly… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
What you have said, Mr. President, fully satisfies me that you have given to every proposition which has been made, a kind and candid… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
Once I should have been, if not satisfied, partially, at least, contented with suffrage for the intelligent and those who have been soldiers; now… — Salmon P. Chase Copy Share Image
