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we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat, but in submission and slavery! Our [1]chains are forged! [2]Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable  — and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come!

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, peace, peace  — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What should they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Allmighty God! I know not what course other may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!


72 ジエームス、ヂー、ブレーン氏を大統領候補者に指名す。

ローバアト、ヂ―、インガアソル


The Republicans of the United States de

  1. 我等を束縛する鎖。
  2. chainsを承く。