Salmon P. Chase: “Appeal of the Independent Democrats in Congress” - Milestone Documents

Salmon P. Chase: “Appeal of the Independent Democrats in Congress”

( 1854 )
  • “The Union was formed to establish justice and secure the blessings of liberty. When it fails to accomplish these ends it will be worthless, and when it becomes worthless it cannot long endure.” - “Appeal of the Independent Democrats in Congress”
  • “Shall a plot against humanity and Democracy, so monstrous, and so dangerous to the interests of Liberty throughout the world, be permitted to succeed?” - “Appeal of the Independent Democrats in Congress”
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Salmon P.Chase (Library of Congress)

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