Republican Landmarks: The Views and Opinions of American Statesmen on Foreign Immigration. Being a Collection of Statistics of Population, Pauperism, Crime, Etc. With an Inquiry Into the True Character of the DUnited States Government, and Its Policy on the Subject of Immigration, Naturalization of Aliens, EtcJ.B. Lippincott & Company, 1856 - 367 páginas |
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... appears that the total white and free colored population of the United States , in 1850 , amounted to 19,987,763 persons - 19,553,268 of whom were white , 434,495 colored , 17,708,316 natives , 2,244,774 for- eigners , and 34,673 whose ...
... appears that the total white and free colored population of the United States , in 1850 , amounted to 19,987,763 persons - 19,553,268 of whom were white , 434,495 colored , 17,708,316 natives , 2,244,774 for- eigners , and 34,673 whose ...
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... appear to be engaged in agricultural pursuits ; they are chiefly in the commercial and manufacturing States . 961,719 in the country in 1850 , there then were 857,345 residents in the free States and Territories , being about 88 per ...
... appear to be engaged in agricultural pursuits ; they are chiefly in the commercial and manufacturing States . 961,719 in the country in 1850 , there then were 857,345 residents in the free States and Territories , being about 88 per ...
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... appears that the foreigners outnumber the natives , and that within the last five years , the disproportion in favor of the former has been augmented . It is esti mated , however , that a portion of the business population of the city ...
... appears that the foreigners outnumber the natives , and that within the last five years , the disproportion in favor of the former has been augmented . It is esti mated , however , that a portion of the business population of the city ...
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... . 404,029 . .3,174,395 By a published statement of the New York Commissioners of Immi- gration , it appears that , during the first six months of the year 1855 , there arrived at that port but 69,476 , being a 2 REPUBLICAN LANDMARKS . 17.
... . 404,029 . .3,174,395 By a published statement of the New York Commissioners of Immi- gration , it appears that , during the first six months of the year 1855 , there arrived at that port but 69,476 , being a 2 REPUBLICAN LANDMARKS . 17.
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... appears from these statistics that the immigration , previous to the year 1840 , was comparatively small , and that there was no material increase until 1846 , when the Irish exodus commenced . It then rose to 300,000 per annum , and ...
... appears from these statistics that the immigration , previous to the year 1840 , was comparatively small , and that there was no material increase until 1846 , when the Irish exodus commenced . It then rose to 300,000 per annum , and ...
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Página 365 - All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency.
Página 347 - It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
Página 365 - However combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Página 343 - I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that " except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that build it.
Página 333 - In forest, brake, or den, As beasts excel cold rocks and brambles rude ; Men, who their duties know, But know their rights, and, knowing, dare maintain, Prevent the long-aimed blow, And crush the tyrant while they rend the chain : These constitute a State, And sovereign Law, that State's collected will O'er thrones and globes elate, Sits Empress, crowning good, repressing ill.
Página 346 - ... there is no truth more thoroughly established than that there exists in the economy and course of nature an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness, between duty and advantage, between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity...
Página 82 - The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the Year 1808, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each Person.
Página 307 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Página 345 - I have, in obedience to the public summons, repaired to the present station, it would be peculiarly improper to omit, in this first official act, my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being, who rules over the universe, who presides in the councils of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States...
Página 310 - Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none...