The American union; its effect on national character and policy [&c.].R. Bentley, 1861 |
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... seems rather the shock of a great national calamity than the subdued reaction of some remote event . In this country the interest is twofold , for beyond its effect on commerce , the final result will shape , through all future time ...
... seems rather the shock of a great national calamity than the subdued reaction of some remote event . In this country the interest is twofold , for beyond its effect on commerce , the final result will shape , through all future time ...
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... seems , this term may now be used in American affairs - have an overwhelming com- mand of the press . They have the ear of Europe , and the advantage of exclusive and constant in- tercourse with us . And greatly beyond these in its ...
... seems , this term may now be used in American affairs - have an overwhelming com- mand of the press . They have the ear of Europe , and the advantage of exclusive and constant in- tercourse with us . And greatly beyond these in its ...
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... seems to confirm these glowing descriptions . We have heard , too , indignant denunciations of rebels and traitors , and our own loyalty has pre- disposed us to join in the censure , though in the milder spirit of the looker - on . We ...
... seems to confirm these glowing descriptions . We have heard , too , indignant denunciations of rebels and traitors , and our own loyalty has pre- disposed us to join in the censure , though in the milder spirit of the looker - on . We ...
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... seems possible that the chances of his escape might be better in breaking the walls of his prison , than in re- building them . It may prove that the Southern rebels and pirates may be simply following , and for similar reasons , the ...
... seems possible that the chances of his escape might be better in breaking the walls of his prison , than in re- building them . It may prove that the Southern rebels and pirates may be simply following , and for similar reasons , the ...
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... seem to be only a temporary exception to an invariable rule . We say temporary , for the present disruption of the American Union is clearly another proof of the rule . It has long been predicted on theoretical grounds . Whenever a ...
... seem to be only a temporary exception to an invariable rule . We say temporary , for the present disruption of the American Union is clearly another proof of the rule . It has long been predicted on theoretical grounds . Whenever a ...
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Página 338 - FREEDOM of speech and debate in congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any Court, or place out of Congress, and the members of Congress shall be protected in their persons from arrests and imprisonments, during the time of their going to and from, and attendance on congress, except for treason, felony, or breach of the peace.
Página 343 - ... to agree upon the number of land forces, and to make requisitions from each state for its quota, in proportion to the number of white inhabitants in such state...
Página 40 - What signify a few lives lost in a century or two ? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Página 353 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration hereinbefore directed to be taken.
Página 344 - ... nor ascertain the sums and expenses necessary for the defence and welfare of the United States, or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States...
Página 356 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Página 354 - Term, be elected as follows: 2. Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress...
Página 330 - He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.
Página 336 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretense whatever.
Página 349 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and, from time to time, publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy ; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.