James Sidney Rollins, MemoirPrinted at the De Vinne Press, 1891 - 317 páginas |
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... interests of the Whig party . The organ was most fitly named , for pride in his country , glory in his country , and ... interest of a client ; far from it , his practice became extensive and remunerative , and was successful ; but he ...
... interests of the Whig party . The organ was most fitly named , for pride in his country , glory in his country , and ... interest of a client ; far from it , his practice became extensive and remunerative , and was successful ; but he ...
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... interests of the State ! Far be it from us to depreciate the wisdom that indeed recognized the rights of mind and the necessity of higher education in the early legislation already quoted . But to speak of such vague pro- visions as in ...
... interests of the State ! Far be it from us to depreciate the wisdom that indeed recognized the rights of mind and the necessity of higher education in the early legislation already quoted . But to speak of such vague pro- visions as in ...
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... with an in- tellectual interest that even now , at the remove of half a century , one - third of our populace regard with distrust or disfavor , and whose just prerogatives it is even yet the part of policy JAMES SIDNEY ROLLINS . II.
... with an in- tellectual interest that even now , at the remove of half a century , one - third of our populace regard with distrust or disfavor , and whose just prerogatives it is even yet the part of policy JAMES SIDNEY ROLLINS . II.
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... interest , and in it the hero was again the principal actor . It was the intent of the bill to secure a central seat for the great seminary , and its location was offered openly as a prize to the " place presenting the most advantages ...
... interest , and in it the hero was again the principal actor . It was the intent of the bill to secure a central seat for the great seminary , and its location was offered openly as a prize to the " place presenting the most advantages ...
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... interest , we must remember that the population of the county was but 13,300 , so that the average subscription was nearly $ 9 ! For what conceivable undertaking promising no distinct and but little indirect financial return would it ...
... interest , we must remember that the population of the county was but 13,300 , so that the average subscription was nearly $ 9 ! For what conceivable undertaking promising no distinct and but little indirect financial return would it ...
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Página 207 - But yesterday the word of Caesar might Have stood against the world : now lies he there, And none so poor to do him reverence.
Página 260 - No portion of said fund, nor the interest thereon, shall be applied, directly or indirectly, under any pretense whatever, to the purchase, erection, preservation, or repair of any building or buildings.
Página 127 - In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as a matter of serious concern, that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations — northern and southern — Atlantic and western ; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views.
Página 143 - It follows from these views that no State, upon its own mere motion, can lawfully get out of the Union,— that resolves and ordinances to that effect are legally void...
Página 141 - Congress, banishing all feelings of mere passion or resentment, will recollect only its duty to the whole country; that this war is not waged upon our part in any spirit of oppression nor for any purpose of conquest or subjugation, nor purpose of overthrowing or interfering with the rights or established institutions of those States, but to defend and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution. and to preserve the Union with all the dignity, equality, and rights of the several States unimpaired:...
Página 212 - Could trammel up the consequence, and catch With his surcease success: that but this blow Might be the be-all and the end-all here, But here, upon this bank and shoal of time, We'd jump the life to come. But in these cases We still have judgment here; that we but teach Bloody instructions, which, being taught, return To plague the inventor; this even-handed justice Commends the ingredients of our poison'd chalice To our own lips.
Página 197 - My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone I would also do that.
Página 179 - If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it; if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that. What I do about slavery and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; and what I forbear, I forbear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union.
Página 142 - Apprehension seems to exist among the people of the Southern States that by the accession of a Republican Administration their property and their peace and personal security are to be endangered. There has never been any reasonable cause for such apprehension. Indeed, the most ample evidence to the contrary has all the while existed and been open to their inspection. It is found in nearly all the public speeches of him who now addresses you.
Página 194 - Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled (two-thirds of both houses concurring,) That the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several states as an amendment to the constitution of the United States...