The History and Government of the United States, Volume 3University society, 1903 |
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Page 840
... island were anxious and prepared to throw off the yoke of the mother country ; and by this means he persuaded large numbers of adventurous spirits in the United States to engage in the enterprise . The pretext was to aid the Cubans ...
... island were anxious and prepared to throw off the yoke of the mother country ; and by this means he persuaded large numbers of adventurous spirits in the United States to engage in the enterprise . The pretext was to aid the Cubans ...
Page 841
... 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 sailed from England in quest of the long ...
... 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 sailed from England in quest of the long ...
Page 842
... island fall into the possession of any other European Gov- ernment than Spain . " It was shown that this was a question peculiarly American , from the situation of the island itself ; its proximity to our shores ; its commanding the ...
... island fall into the possession of any other European Gov- ernment than Spain . " It was shown that this was a question peculiarly American , from the situation of the island itself ; its proximity to our shores ; its commanding the ...
Page 845
... islands from time im- memorial had excluded foreigners . The authorities were greatly astonished at the boldness of the Commodore , when he appeared with his steamers - the first that ever floated on those waters - in the Bay of Jeddo ...
... islands from time im- memorial had excluded foreigners . The authorities were greatly astonished at the boldness of the Commodore , when he appeared with his steamers - the first that ever floated on those waters - in the Bay of Jeddo ...
Page 875
... Island , near Balize , at the mouth of the Mississippi river . " These forts were far from being finished or ready for their guns , but they were to be slyly transferred to the secessionists . The loyal people of Pittsburg pro- tested ...
... Island , near Balize , at the mouth of the Mississippi river . " These forts were far from being finished or ready for their guns , but they were to be slyly transferred to the secessionists . The loyal people of Pittsburg pro- tested ...
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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...