The United States Democratic Review, Volume 43Langtree and O'Sullivan, 1859 |
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... tion of the inhabitants of this continent , which finds no exam- ple nor parallel on any other portion of the earth , or in any previous stage of human existence , and to contrast our advan- cing condition as a nation , with the ...
... tion of the inhabitants of this continent , which finds no exam- ple nor parallel on any other portion of the earth , or in any previous stage of human existence , and to contrast our advan- cing condition as a nation , with the ...
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... tion of the trade and intercourse between those sections , and of the armament and means for military defence of the Pacific States , if they would avoid the uncertain delays and dangers incident to the route round Cape Horn . The ...
... tion of the trade and intercourse between those sections , and of the armament and means for military defence of the Pacific States , if they would avoid the uncertain delays and dangers incident to the route round Cape Horn . The ...
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... tion virtually excluded from consumption . " It cannot be disguised but that the only purpose sought to be accomplished by the British Government through this anti- slavery policy is to prevent Cuba from becoming a part of our ...
... tion virtually excluded from consumption . " It cannot be disguised but that the only purpose sought to be accomplished by the British Government through this anti- slavery policy is to prevent Cuba from becoming a part of our ...
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... tion in Cuba , in 1841 , which was continued , at intervals , until 1856. This correspondence * was conducted on the part of Great Britain by Lord Aberdeen , Sir E. Bulwer , Lord John Russell , and Lord Palmerston . For Spain , by Señor ...
... tion in Cuba , in 1841 , which was continued , at intervals , until 1856. This correspondence * was conducted on the part of Great Britain by Lord Aberdeen , Sir E. Bulwer , Lord John Russell , and Lord Palmerston . For Spain , by Señor ...
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... tion of this continent , claimed to be vested in any European nation , are the result of conquest ; and , if this mode of acquiring title to foreign territory is legitimate and just for European nations , how much more legitimate and ...
... tion of this continent , claimed to be vested in any European nation , are the result of conquest ; and , if this mode of acquiring title to foreign territory is legitimate and just for European nations , how much more legitimate and ...
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Page 316 - States in this Union, the free inhabitants of each of these States, paupers, vagabonds and fugitives from justice excepted, shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several States; and the people of each State shall have free ingress and regress to and from any other State, and shall enjoy therein all the privileges of trade and commerce, subject to the same duties, impositions and restrictions as the inhabitants thereof respectively...
Page 211 - I do not expect the Union to be dissolved, I do not expect the house to fall, but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other. Either the opponents of slavery will arrest the further spread of it, and place it where the public mind shall rest in the belief that it is in...
Page 105 - That the legislative power of the territory shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation consistent with the constitution of the United States and the provisions of this act; but no law shall be passed interfering with the primary disposal of the soil; no tax shall be imposed upon the property of the United States...
Page 319 - I would not have a slave to till my ground, To carry me, to fan me while I sleep, And tremble when I wake, for all the wealth That sinews bought and sold have ever earned.
Page 271 - The storm has gone over me ; and I lie like one of those old oaks which the late hurricane has scattered about me. I am stripped of all my honours, I am torn up by the roots, and lie prostrate on the earth ! There, and prostrate there, I most unfeignedly recognize the Divine justice, and in some degree submit to it.
Page 24 - I candidly confess that I have ever looked on Cuba as the most interesting addition which could ever be made to our system of States. The control which, with Florida Point, this island would give us over the Gulf of Mexico, and the countries and isthmus bordering on it, as well as all those whose waters flow into it, would fill up the measure of our political well-being.
Page 303 - That it is the sentiment of this Legislature, that the charter of the Bank of the United States ought not to be renewed ; and that our senators in Congress be instructed, and our representatives respectfully requested, to vote against such renewal.
Page 258 - Tis left to fly or fall alone. With wounded wing, or bleeding breast, Ah ! where shall either victim rest ? Can this with faded pinion soar ' From rose to tulip as before ? Or Beauty, blighted in an hour, Find joy within her broken bower ? No...
Page 207 - I had for a long time ceased to read newspapers, or pay any attention to public affairs, confident they were in good hands, and content to be a passenger in our bark to the shore from which I am not distant.
Page 47 - ... love of that renown which is the noblest recompense of man. But, if any among you covet riches more, be but true to me, as I will be true to you and to the occasion, and I will make you masters of such as our countrymen have never dreamed of! You are few in number, but strong in resolution; and, if this does not falter, doubt not but that the Almighty, who has never deserted the Spaniard in his contest with the infidel, will shield you, though encompassed by a cloud of enemies; for your cause...