The History and Government of the United States, Volume 3University society, 1903 |
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Page 829
... four he received a com- mission in the army from President Jefferson , and en- 1808 . tered upon a career more congenial to his tastes than cul- tivating the soil . For forty years he was in the military service of his country ; his ...
... four he received a com- mission in the army from President Jefferson , and en- 1808 . tered upon a career more congenial to his tastes than cul- tivating the soil . For forty years he was in the military service of his country ; his ...
Page 837
... Four months had nearly elapsed since Henry Clay reported his Compromise Bill . Its provisions had been thoroughly discussed by the members of both Houses . It was then taken up article by article and passed - the last the Fugitive Slave ...
... Four months had nearly elapsed since Henry Clay reported his Compromise Bill . Its provisions had been thoroughly discussed by the members of both Houses . It was then taken up article by article and passed - the last the Fugitive Slave ...
Page 839
... four thousand three hundred feet above the level of the ocean , and planned on a large scale ; its streets eight rods wide , and every house surrounded by a garden . Presently came the war with Mexico , and the ceding of all that region ...
... four thousand three hundred feet above the level of the ocean , and planned on a large scale ; its streets eight rods wide , and every house surrounded by a garden . Presently came the war with Mexico , and the ceding of all that region ...
Page 841
... four hundred and eighty men landed on the island , but were almost immediately overpowered and captured . Lopez and a number of his deluded followers were put to death by the Spanish authorities at Havana . In 1845 , Sir John Franklin ...
... four hundred and eighty men landed on the island , but were almost immediately overpowered and captured . Lopez and a number of his deluded followers were put to death by the Spanish authorities at Havana . In 1845 , Sir John Franklin ...
Page 843
... four years , when he was American minister at the court of France - since 1819 ; compelled by declin- ing health he went to Cuba , where he took the oath of office . Then he returned home , not to enter upon the duties of the Vice ...
... four years , when he was American minister at the court of France - since 1819 ; compelled by declin- ing health he went to Cuba , where he took the oath of office . Then he returned home , not to enter upon the duties of the Vice ...
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Page 1242 - The Republic of Panama grants to the United States in perpetuity the use, occupation and control of a zone of land and land under water for the construction, maintenance, operation, sanitation and protection...
Page 962 - And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
Page 858 - I thank God, there are no free schools nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years. For learning has brought disobedience and heresy, and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government. God keep us from both"!
Page 1016 - The terms upon which peace can be had are well understood. By the South laying down their arms, they will hasten that most desirable event, save thousands of human lives and hundreds of millions of property not yet destroyed.
Page 1236 - For I dipt into the future, far as human eye could see, Saw the Vision of the world, and all the wonder that would be ; Saw the heavens fill with commerce, argosies of magic sails, Pilots of the purple twilight, dropping down with costly bales ; Heard the heavens fill with shouting, and there rained a ghastly dew From the nations...
Page 1243 - The Republic of Panama further grants in like manner to the United States in perpetuity all islands within the limits of the zone above described and in addition thereto the group of small islands in the Bay of Panama, named Perico, Naos, Culebra and Flamenco.
Page 1236 - Nothing contained in this Convention shall be so construed as to require the United States of America to depart from its traditional policy of not intruding upon, interfering with, or entangling itself in the political questions or policy or internal administration of any foreign State; nor shall anything contained in the said Convention be construed to imply a relinquishment by the United States of America of its traditional attitude toward purely American questions.
Page 878 - The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the Government, and to collect the duties and imposts; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere.
Page 1016 - The result of the last week must convince you of the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the army of Northern Virginia in this struggle. I feel that it is so, and regard it as my duty to shift from myself the responsibility of any further effusion of blood, by asking of you the surrender of that portion of the Confederate States army known as the army of Northern Virginia.
Page 877 - A duty devolves upon me which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of Washington. He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid which sustained him, and on the same Almighty Being I place my reliance for support...