The History and Government of the United States, Volume 3University society, 1903 |
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Page 830
... nook and corner of the land - in social circles and in the retirement of the fireside - all were alive to the importance of the subject at issue ; the DISCUSSION ON THE EXTENSION OF SLAVERY . 831 LV . 830 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE .
... nook and corner of the land - in social circles and in the retirement of the fireside - all were alive to the importance of the subject at issue ; the DISCUSSION ON THE EXTENSION OF SLAVERY . 831 LV . 830 HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE .
Page 832
... land ; therefore it was superior to every law in opposition to slavery , not only overriding any territorial law to that effect , but even superior to any law of Congress designed to abolish it ; and that the property of the South ...
... land ; therefore it was superior to every law in opposition to slavery , not only overriding any territorial law to that effect , but even superior to any law of Congress designed to abolish it ; and that the property of the South ...
Page 833
... land . " Thus it required a definite law of Congress to establish slavery in the Territories under the Constitu- tion , as shown by the words of that instrument itself . The amendment failed in both houses ; but it became the germ of ...
... land . " Thus it required a definite law of Congress to establish slavery in the Territories under the Constitu- tion , as shown by the words of that instrument itself . The amendment failed in both houses ; but it became the germ of ...
Page 839
... land of the Honey Bee . To recruit their numbers they sent missionaries to every quarter of the globe ; that these zealous apostles have met with astonishing success in obtaining proselytes , is a sad reflection . Meantime they labored ...
... land of the Honey Bee . To recruit their numbers they sent missionaries to every quarter of the globe ; that these zealous apostles have met with astonishing success in obtaining proselytes , is a sad reflection . Meantime they labored ...
Page 846
... lands north - west of the 1858. Ohio . The white settlers who had gone to that region wished that the Indian titles should be extinguished , and a territorial government established . In accordance with this wish Senator Stephen A. Jan ...
... lands north - west of the 1858. Ohio . The white settlers who had gone to that region wished that the Indian titles should be extinguished , and a territorial government established . In accordance with this wish Senator Stephen A. Jan ...
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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...