The Political History of the United States of America, During the Great Rebellion, from November 6, 1860, to July 4, 1864: Including a Classified Summary of the Legislation of the Second Session of the Thirty-sixth Congress, the Three Sessions of the Thirty-seventh Congress, the First Session of the Thirty-eighth Congress, with the Votes Thereon, and the Important Executive, Judicial, and Politico-military Facts of that Eventful Period; Together with the Organization, Legislation, and General Proceedings of the Rebel Administration |
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... existing law in terri- mitting the action of the Convention to a tory hereafter acquired . vote of the people was 52,857 . Numerous resolutions on Federal Relations introduced , generally expressing attachment to the Union , but ...
... existing law in terri- mitting the action of the Convention to a tory hereafter acquired . vote of the people was 52,857 . Numerous resolutions on Federal Relations introduced , generally expressing attachment to the Union , but ...
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... existing among them had existed when the Constitution was framed . There was then no tariff - no negro fanaticism . It was the delegates from New England who proposed in the Convention which framed the Constitution , to the dele- gates ...
... existing among them had existed when the Constitution was framed . There was then no tariff - no negro fanaticism . It was the delegates from New England who proposed in the Convention which framed the Constitution , to the dele- gates ...
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... existing between this State and the other States of N tions , have solemnly declared that the Union hereto has resumed her position among the nations of the wo America is dissolved , and that the State of South Caro as a free ...
... existing between this State and the other States of N tions , have solemnly declared that the Union hereto has resumed her position among the nations of the wo America is dissolved , and that the State of South Caro as a free ...
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... existing fully justified the State in seceding , did they confine themselves to these miserable fugitive elave laws ? No ! Sir , I regard it as unworthy of the State of South Carolina to send forth a new declara- tion now , and in it to ...
... existing fully justified the State in seceding , did they confine themselves to these miserable fugitive elave laws ? No ! Sir , I regard it as unworthy of the State of South Carolina to send forth a new declara- tion now , and in it to ...
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... existing tariff giving protection to domestic manufactures ? You believe , and so do I , that there has been a perversion of the Constitution in relation to imposts for the purpose of protection to domestic manufactures . I know of no ...
... existing tariff giving protection to domestic manufactures ? You believe , and so do I , that there has been a perversion of the Constitution in relation to imposts for the purpose of protection to domestic manufactures . I know of no ...
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Page 97 - Constitution be laid before the United States in Congress assembled, and that it is the opinion of this Convention that it should afterwards be submitted to a Convention of Delegates, chosen in each State by the people thereof, under the recommendation of its Legislature, for their assent and ratification...
Page 89 - That the Constitution, and all Laws of the United States which are not locally inapplicable, shall have the same force and effect within the said Territory of Nebraska as elsewhere within the United States...
Page 106 - I, therefore, consider that, in view of the Constitution and the laws, the Union is unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States.
Page 136 - The prudent penniless beginner in the world labors for wages awhile, saves a surplus -with which to buy tools or land for himself, then labors on his own account another while, and at length hires another new beginner to help him. This is the just and generous and prosperous system which opens the way to all — gives hope to all, and consequent energy and progress, and improvement of condition to all.
Page 108 - In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The Government will not assail you. You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in Heaven to destroy the Government, while I shall have the most solemn one to " preserve, protect, and defend it.
Page 105 - I now reiterate these sentiments ; and in doing so I only press upon the public attention the most conclusive evidence of which the case is susceptible, that the property, peace and security of no section are to be in any wise endangered by the now incoming administration.
Page 106 - A disruption of the Federal Union, heretofore only menaced, is now formidably attempted. I hold that, in contemplation of universal law, and of the Constitution, the Union of these States is perpetual.
Page 97 - Individuals entering into society must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest. The magnitude of the sacrifice must depend as well on situation and circumstance, as on the object to be obtained. It is at all times difficult to draw with precision the line between those rights which must be surrendered and those which may be reserved ; and on the present occasion this difficulty was increased by a difference among the several states as to their situation, extent, habits, and particular interests.
Page 224 - Fellow-citizens, we cannot escape history. We of this Congress and this Administration will be remembered in spite of ourselves. No personal significance or insignificance can spare one or another of us. The fiery trial through which we pass will light us down, in honor or dishonor, to the latest generation.
Page 105 - Again, in any law upon this subject, ought not all the safeguards of liberty known in civilized and humane jurisprudence to be introduced, so that a free man be not, in any case, surrendered as a slave? And might it not be well at the same time to provide by law for the enforcement of that clause in the Constitution which guarantees that " the citizens of each State shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several States?