human
Their secret order which covers my State with a network of lodges, whose purpose is the withdrawal of the Northwestern States from the Union, has obtained a foothold in the army camps inside the city of Washington itself----
gpt
And what do you propose?
human
I haven't decided yet. I have the best of reasons to believe that the first thing my Legislature will do when it convenes is to pass a resolution refusing to receive any message from me as Governor of the State!
gpt
Will they dare?
human
I'm sure of it. It will be composed of men sworn to oppose to the bitter end any prosecution of this war. They intend to recognize the Southern Confederacy, and dissolve their own Federal relation with the United States. It may be necessary, sir---- he paused and fixed the President with compelling eyes,
gpt
God save us from that!
human
I came here to tell you just this, the Governor gravely concluded.
gpt
If the crisis comes and I must use force I expect you to back me----
human
God bless you, Governor Morton,--we've got to save the Union, and we're going to do it! Since the day I came into this office I have fought to uphold the supremacy of the civil law. My enemies may force me to use despotic powers to crush it for larger ends!----But I hope not. I hope not. God knows I have no vain ambitions. I have no desire to use such power----