The Works of Charles Sumner, Volumen9Lee and Shepard, 1874 |
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... look beyond the virtues of individuals . Not all the virtues under heav- en can suffice to make a State of this Union , or estab- lish any claim for restoration to ancient rights , where there is failure to comply with essential ...
... look beyond the virtues of individuals . Not all the virtues under heav- en can suffice to make a State of this Union , or estab- lish any claim for restoration to ancient rights , where there is failure to comply with essential ...
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... , and , still further , that some of those composing the minority have actively assisted the public enemy . Look at the facts . The authority and jurisdiction of the United States were wholly IRREVERSIBLE GUARANTIES . 5.
... , and , still further , that some of those composing the minority have actively assisted the public enemy . Look at the facts . The authority and jurisdiction of the United States were wholly IRREVERSIBLE GUARANTIES . 5.
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... look to the military power for support against a hostile major- ity . Such a handful might be allowed to set up a local government for the management of local affairs , and to assist the National Government in the work of restora- tion ...
... look to the military power for support against a hostile major- ity . Such a handful might be allowed to set up a local government for the management of local affairs , and to assist the National Government in the work of restora- tion ...
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... looks to the possibility of a change of name , boundary , subdivisions , constitution , and general code of laws in the restored State . These are his identi- cal words : " And it is suggested as not improper , that , in constructing a ...
... looks to the possibility of a change of name , boundary , subdivisions , constitution , and general code of laws in the restored State . These are his identi- cal words : " And it is suggested as not improper , that , in constructing a ...
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... look far enough into the future to see what proc- lamation may be issued hereafter . I would make the present sure , and fix it forevermore and immortal in an Act of Congress . - Mr. Saulsbury , of Delaware , denounced the amendment as ...
... look far enough into the future to see what proc- lamation may be issued hereafter . I would make the present sure , and fix it forevermore and immortal in an Act of Congress . - Mr. Saulsbury , of Delaware , denounced the amendment as ...
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Página 79 - Portsmouth and which excepted parts are for the present left precisely as if this proclamation were not issued and by virtue of the power and for the purpose aforesaid i do order and declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated states and parts of states are and henceforward shall be free and that the executive government of the united states including the military and naval authorities thereof will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons...
Página 282 - Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just ; that his justice cannot sleep forever...
Página 450 - ... condition, will be received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, positions, stations and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in said service. "And upon this act, sincerely believed to be an act of justice, warranted by the Constitution upon military necessity, I invoke the considerate judgment of mankind and the gracious favor of Almighty God.
Página 427 - And I will punish the world for their evil, And the wicked for their iniquity ; And I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, And will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible. I will make a man more precious than fine gold ; Even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.
Página 389 - Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith let us to the end dare to do our duty as we understand it.
Página 470 - And they, who to be sure of Paradise, Dying, put on the weeds of Dominic, Or in Franciscan think to pass disguised.
Página 411 - ... party, bring themselves to give up the charming hope; but with greedier anxiety they rush about him, sustain him, and give him marches, triumphal entries, and receptions beyond what even in the days of his highest prosperity they could have brought about in his favor. On the contrary, nobody has ever expected me to be President. In my poor, lean, lank face nobody has ever seen that any cabbages were sprouting out.
Página 260 - But now, in this Valley of Humiliation, poor Christian was hard put to it ; for he had gone but a little way before he espied a foul fiend coming over the field to meet him ; his name is Apollyon. Then did Christian begin to be afraid, and to cast in his mind whether to go back or to stand his ground.
Página 388 - This is a world of compensation and he who would be no slave must consent to have no slave. Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under a just God, cannot long retain it.
Página 126 - An orphan's curse would drag to hell A spirit from on high ; But oh ! more horrible than that Is the curse in a dead man's eye ! Seven days, seven nights, I saw that curse, And yet I could not die.