The American Conflict: A History of the Great Rebellion in the United States of America, 1860-'65; Its Causes, Incidents, and Results: Intended to Exhibit Expecially Its Moral and Political Phases, with the Drift and Progress of American Opinion Respecting Human Slavery, from 1776 to the Close of the War for the Union, Volume 1 |
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... tion was put in this form : " Shall the words moved to be stricken out stand ? " and on this question the Ays and Noes were required and taken , with the following result : N. HAMP ... Mr . Foster ...... ay , Ay . Mr. Blanchard .... ay ...
... tion was put in this form : " Shall the words moved to be stricken out stand ? " and on this question the Ays and Noes were required and taken , with the following result : N. HAMP ... Mr . Foster ...... ay , Ay . Mr. Blanchard .... ay ...
Page 41
... tion , as contra - distinguished from a more intimate and positive Union , SLAVERY IN THE CONVENTION . hension . Franklin , then. " It is hereby ordained and declared , by the authority aforesaid , that the following articles shall be ...
... tion , as contra - distinguished from a more intimate and positive Union , SLAVERY IN THE CONVENTION . hension . Franklin , then. " It is hereby ordained and declared , by the authority aforesaid , that the following articles shall be ...
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... tion , the recognition of slaves , as a basis of political power , presented a grave and intricate problem . It was one calculated , at least , to place the antagonistic parties respectively in false positions . If slaves are human ...
... tion , the recognition of slaves , as a basis of political power , presented a grave and intricate problem . It was one calculated , at least , to place the antagonistic parties respectively in false positions . If slaves are human ...
Page 65
... tion which the country owes to this inven- tion . The extent of it cannot now be seen . Some faint presentiment may be formed from the reflection that Cotton is rapidly supplanting Wool , Flax , Silk , and even Furs , in manufactures ...
... tion which the country owes to this inven- tion . The extent of it cannot now be seen . Some faint presentiment may be formed from the reflection that Cotton is rapidly supplanting Wool , Flax , Silk , and even Furs , in manufactures ...
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... tion the happiness of the race enslaved . ' By no It is an important element of the moral means . 73 a follower of Garrison and Wendell Phillips . The constantly and widely diverging currents of American opin- ion soon left the ...
... tion the happiness of the race enslaved . ' By no It is an important element of the moral means . 73 a follower of Garrison and Wendell Phillips . The constantly and widely diverging currents of American opin- ion soon left the ...
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