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... the duly elected Representatives of ten States of the Union are arbitrarily excluded from their rightful seats by the Radical majority in the House of Representatives . ten , North Carolina five , South Caro - citizen 5 THE ...
... the duly elected Representatives of ten States of the Union are arbitrarily excluded from their rightful seats by the Radical majority in the House of Representatives . ten , North Carolina five , South Caro - citizen 5 THE ...
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... North Carolina , South Carolina and Georgia , and yet a representa- tion from those States in said house is arbitra- rily excluded by the Radical majority in said House . SEC . 4. The times , places and manner of holding elections for ...
... North Carolina , South Carolina and Georgia , and yet a representa- tion from those States in said house is arbitra- rily excluded by the Radical majority in said House . SEC . 4. The times , places and manner of holding elections for ...
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... North and South Carolina , commanded by Gen. Canby ; nor in that of Georgia , Florida and Alabama , commanded by Gen. Meade ; nor in that of Mississippi and Arkansas , lately put in command of Gen. McDowell . 2 This article , in the ten ...
... North and South Carolina , commanded by Gen. Canby ; nor in that of Georgia , Florida and Alabama , commanded by Gen. Meade ; nor in that of Mississippi and Arkansas , lately put in command of Gen. McDowell . 2 This article , in the ten ...
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... North , West as well as East , and , above all , the blessings under Providence of national concord and peace . Very truly yours , SCHUYLER COLFAX . The Constitution has become of so little concern in Radical eyes that even the ...
... North , West as well as East , and , above all , the blessings under Providence of national concord and peace . Very truly yours , SCHUYLER COLFAX . The Constitution has become of so little concern in Radical eyes that even the ...
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... North to allow Lee the benefit of amnesty , I think it would have the best possible effect toward restoring good feeling and peace in the South to have him come in . All the people , except a few political leaders in the South , will ...
... North to allow Lee the benefit of amnesty , I think it would have the best possible effect toward restoring good feeling and peace in the South to have him come in . All the people , except a few political leaders in the South , will ...
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Page 256 - States, to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, and give evidence, to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold, and convey real and personal property, and to full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property, as is enjoyed by white citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains, and penalties, and to none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Page 53 - I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could do 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.
Page 231 - I, that am curtail'd of this fair proportion, Cheated of feature by dissembling nature, Deform'd, unfinish'd, sent before my time Into this breathing world, scarce half made up, And that so lamely and unfashionable, That dogs bark at me as I halt by them...
Page 18 - ... free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved ; and that as free and independent states, .they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do.
Page 18 - He is at this time transporting large armies of foreign mercenaries to complete the works of death, desolation, and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of cruelty and perfidy, scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the head of a civilized nation.
Page 246 - ... all persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a state the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the united states shall be then thenceforward and forever free and the executive government of the united states including the military and naval authority thereof will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons and will do no act or acts to repress such persons or any of them in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom...
Page 246 - States and the people thereof, in which States that relation is or may be suspended or disturbed. That it is my purpose, upon the next meeting of Congress, to again recommend the adoption of a practical measure tendering pecuniary aid to the free acceptance or rejection of all...
Page 246 - ... that on the first day of january in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and sixtythree all persons held as slaves within any state or designated part of a state the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the united states shall be then thenceforward and forever free...
Page 13 - The United States shall guarantee to every state in this Union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion ; and on application of the legislature, or of the executive (when the legislature can not be convened) against domestic violence.
Page 16 - Vice-President. if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of President shall be eligible to that of Vice-President of the United States.