LAD 12

Lincoln begins his speech talking about how the Southerners feel about the Northern (republican) power. They fear that the North will invade, but Lincoln assures them that there is no reason to invade at the present time. He then goes on to talk about how if there ever is a rebellion or something that prevents the growth of the Union, that he would invade and do anything to protect the Union. He keeps bringing up the fact that he isn't against the institution of slavery, and he even helps aid the Fugative Slave Law. He is a firm follower of the constitution, and he brings up that word many times throughout his speech. Altogether, Lincoln seems to show the American people that he will try to avoid war, but since he firmly backs the constitution, any unlawful rebellion will be crushed.