SpeechesBarnes & Burr, 1863 |
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... believe that they had any . He would not have been suffered to proceed had not the previous speakers urgently solicited permission . Another attempt was made to reply , but the people could be restrained no longer , and made a VOL . I ...
... believe that they had any . He would not have been suffered to proceed had not the previous speakers urgently solicited permission . Another attempt was made to reply , but the people could be restrained no longer , and made a VOL . I ...
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... believe the picture accurately drawn . But the period of their stupified amazement was brief , and then the loud yell of vengeance which succeeded , was such as freemen only can send up when the iron heel of oppression is on their necks ...
... believe the picture accurately drawn . But the period of their stupified amazement was brief , and then the loud yell of vengeance which succeeded , was such as freemen only can send up when the iron heel of oppression is on their necks ...
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... believe that the interests of the country would not be subserved , whether the war eventuated in her favor , or that of her enemy ; they could see nothing to be gained by it ; to which Mr. Clay said , ' I will ask what are we not to ...
... believe that the interests of the country would not be subserved , whether the war eventuated in her favor , or that of her enemy ; they could see nothing to be gained by it ; to which Mr. Clay said , ' I will ask what are we not to ...
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... believe that your excellency will abandon the bright and glorious path which lies plainly before you , for the bloody road passing over the liberties of the human race , on which the vulgar crowd of tyrants and military despots have so ...
... believe that your excellency will abandon the bright and glorious path which lies plainly before you , for the bloody road passing over the liberties of the human race , on which the vulgar crowd of tyrants and military despots have so ...
Página 138
... believe or entertain the most distant idea that he came on behalf of Mr. Clay or of his friends , until the publication of the letter mak- ing that accusation . ' Thus the burden of proof of the vile calumny , which had been placed upon ...
... believe or entertain the most distant idea that he came on behalf of Mr. Clay or of his friends , until the publication of the letter mak- ing that accusation . ' Thus the burden of proof of the vile calumny , which had been placed upon ...
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Adams administration adopted American army bank believe bill Britain British cause character citizens Clay's colonies commerce committee congress consequence consideration considered constitution contended declared dollars duty effect election eloquence enemy England established Europe executive exercise existence exports expressed favor feelings foreign France friends gentleman George Kremer Gulf of Mexico heart Henry Clay honor hope hundred independence Indian industry influence interests internal improvements Jackson Kentucky labor land legislature liberty lord Castlereagh Louisiana manufactures Massachusetts measure ment millions minister nation negotiation never object occasion opinion orders in council party passed patriotism peace political population portion possession present president principle produce proposed proposition protection question regard republic resolution respect revenue senate session South South America South Carolina Spain Spanish America spirit supposed tariff thousand tion trade treaty union United Virginia vote West Florida whilst whole
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Página 330 - British fishermen shall use [but not to dry or cure the same on that island] ; and also on the coasts, bays, and creeks of all other of His Britannic Majesty's dominions in...
Página 114 - It shall be their duty, as soon as may be, to pass such laws as may be necessary, First. To prevent free negroes and mulattoes from coming to and settling in this state under any pretext whatsoever ; and, Second.
Página 252 - So fades a summer cloud away, So sinks the gale when storms are o'er, So gently shuts the eye of day, So dies a wave along the shore.
Página 120 - House, respectively, whether it be expedient or not to make provision for the admission of Missouri into the Union on the same footing as the original states, and for the due execution of the laws of the United States within Missouri; and if not, whether any other, and what, provision adapted to her actual condition ought to be made by law.
Página 45 - An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes, and to preserve peace on the frontiers...
Página 75 - An honorable peace is attainable only by an efficient war. My plan would be to call out the ample resources of the country, give them a judicious direction. prosecute the war with the utmost vigor, strike wherever we can reach the enemy, at sea or on land, and negotiate the terms of a peace at Quebec or at Halifax. We are told that England is a proud and lofty nation, which disdaining to wait for danger, meets it half way. Haughty as she is, we once triumphed over her. and, if we do not listen to...
Página 290 - Farewell the tranquil mind ! farewell content ! Farewell the plumed troop, and the big wars, That make ambition virtue ! O, farewell! Farewell the neighing steed, and the shrill trump, The spirit-stirring drum, the ear-piercing fife, The royal banner; and all quality, Pride, pomp, and circumstance of glorious war ! And O you mortal engines, whose rude throats The .immortal Jove's dread clamours counterfeit, Farewell ! Othello's occupation's gone ! logo.
Página 30 - Resolved, That the secretary of the treasury be directed to prepare, and report to the senate, at their next session, a plan for the application of such means as are within the power of congress, to the purposes of opening roads and making canals; together with a statement of the undertakings of that nature, which, as objects of public improvement, may require and deserve the aid of government...
Página 303 - No, sir, in 1801, he snatched from the rude hand of usurpation the violated constitntion of his country, and that is his crime. He preserved that instrument, in form, and substance, and spirit, a precious inheritance for generations to come, and for this he can never be forgiven. How...
Página 129 - ... now exercise. This sentiment, now fondly cherished by more than ten millions of people, will be transmitted with unabated vigor, down the tide of time, through the countless millions who are destined to inhabit this continent, to the latest posterity.