Eight Years in Congress, from 1857-1865: Memoir and SpeechesD. Appleton, 1865 - 442 páginas |
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... representative that he was not an indifferent spectator while such scars were being made ? His duty before the war , and à fortiori during its con- tinuance , was to proclaim the perils to constitutional freedom and federal union ...
... representative that he was not an indifferent spectator while such scars were being made ? His duty before the war , and à fortiori during its con- tinuance , was to proclaim the perils to constitutional freedom and federal union ...
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... Representatives at the end of the last session . Seventh . The amendment of the Constitution abolishing slavery , in which the speaker maintained the power to amend , but did not believe its exercise to be judicious at the time . Eighth ...
... Representatives at the end of the last session . Seventh . The amendment of the Constitution abolishing slavery , in which the speaker maintained the power to amend , but did not believe its exercise to be judicious at the time . Eighth ...
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... representatives , had left his seat , he took pains to inform me , that he thought the South would be out only for a season , and that when the excitement subsided , and especially if any guarantees were given of the protection of their ...
... representatives , had left his seat , he took pains to inform me , that he thought the South would be out only for a season , and that when the excitement subsided , and especially if any guarantees were given of the protection of their ...
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... Representative from Florida , Judge HAWKINS , was the first to urge the withdrawal of his State as a reason for his indifference to compromise , and his refusal to serve on the committee . Messrs . MALLORY and YULEE have since been ...
... Representative from Florida , Judge HAWKINS , was the first to urge the withdrawal of his State as a reason for his indifference to compromise , and his refusal to serve on the committee . Messrs . MALLORY and YULEE have since been ...
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... Representatives . This will command a controlling influence . It is to be hoped it will be sufficient to stop the suicidal disunion cry of North and South . Let the West repose in its might . It can afford to wait . The lines of empire ...
... Representatives . This will command a controlling influence . It is to be hoped it will be sufficient to stop the suicidal disunion cry of North and South . Let the West repose in its might . It can afford to wait . The lines of empire ...
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Página 207 - It is a partnership in all science ; a partnership in all art ; a partnership in every virtue, and in all perfection. As the ends of such a partnership cannot be obtained in many generations, it becomes a partnership not only between those who are living, but between those who are living, those who are dead, and those who are to be born.
Página 206 - 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...
Página 177 - Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under the enemy's flag.
Página 441 - A TREATISE on the STEAM ENGINE, in its various Applications to Mines, Mills, Steam Navigation, Railways, and Agriculture, By J. BOURNE, CE Eighth Edition ; with Portrait, 37 Plates, and 546 Woodcuts. 4to. 42s. CATECHISM of the STEAM ENGINE, in its various Applications to Mines, Mills, Steam Navigation, Railways, and Agriculture.
Página 332 - ... freedom of religion; freedom of the press; and freedom of person, under the protection of the habeas corpus : and trial by juries impartially selected. These principles form the bright constellation, which has gone before us, and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation.
Página 332 - The wisdom of our sages and blood of our heroes have been devoted to their attainment. They should be the creed of our political faith, the text of civic instruction, the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust; and should we wander from them in moments of error or of alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety.
Página 376 - Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty, each having taken the oath aforesaid, and not having since violated it, and being a qualified voter by the election law of the state existing immediately before the so-called act of secession, and excluding all others, shall re-establish a state government, which shall be republican, and in no wise contravening said oath, such shall be recognized as the true government of the state...
Página 222 - Hast thou given the horse strength? Hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? Canst thou make him afraid as a grasshopper? The glory of his nostrils is terrible. He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth on to meet the armed men. He mocketh at fear, and is not affrighted ; Neither turneth he back from the sword. The quiver rattleth against him, The glittering spear and the shield. He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: Neither believeth he that it is the sound of...
Página 199 - ... a jealous care of the right of election by the people, a mild and safe corrective of abuses which are lopped by the sword of...
Página 6 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so; and I have no inclination to do so.