The War in America: Being an Historical and Political Account of the Southern and Northern States: Showing the Origin and Cause of the Present Secession War. With a Large Map of the United States, Engraved on Steel |
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Page 198
... carry out the rule to tax the lands by congressional assessment upon the states ; and in 1783 , Congress recommended ... carried into effect , though eleven of the thirteen states adopted it . The proportion , as a repre- sentative basis ...
... carry out the rule to tax the lands by congressional assessment upon the states ; and in 1783 , Congress recommended ... carried into effect , though eleven of the thirteen states adopted it . The proportion , as a repre- sentative basis ...
Page 304
... carry huge cigars . The belles wear gaudy colours ; ' tote ' their fans with the air of Spanish senoritas ; and never stir out , though black as the ace of spades , without their parasols . In short , these niggers , ' as you call them ...
... carry huge cigars . The belles wear gaudy colours ; ' tote ' their fans with the air of Spanish senoritas ; and never stir out , though black as the ace of spades , without their parasols . In short , these niggers , ' as you call them ...
Page 326
... carry away , or attempt to carry away , any free negro or mulatto from the state . The sale of fugitive slaves is prohibited under heavy penalties , and a trial by jury is secured to them . The law of 1847 further declares- " No judge ...
... carry away , or attempt to carry away , any free negro or mulatto from the state . The sale of fugitive slaves is prohibited under heavy penalties , and a trial by jury is secured to them . The law of 1847 further declares- " No judge ...
Contents
Discovery and Settlement of America the Colonies and | 1 |
CHAPTER II | 60 |
CHAPTER III | 116 |
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