The American Cyclopaedia: a Popular Dictionary of General Knowledge1874 |
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... died at the Hague , March 17 , 1704. A captain at the age of 16 , he distinguished himself at the siege of Maestricht , and at the battles of Senef , Cas- sel , St. Denis , and Fleurus . During the in- tervals of active duty he devoted ...
... died at the Hague , March 17 , 1704. A captain at the age of 16 , he distinguished himself at the siege of Maestricht , and at the battles of Senef , Cas- sel , St. Denis , and Fleurus . During the in- tervals of active duty he devoted ...
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... died one of the greatest ministers of France . He was hated by his colleagues , perhaps by the king , and certainly by the people , who held him respon- sible for taxes which had been established not- withstanding his remonstrances ...
... died one of the greatest ministers of France . He was hated by his colleagues , perhaps by the king , and certainly by the people , who held him respon- sible for taxes which had been established not- withstanding his remonstrances ...
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... died at sea , Sept. 7 , 1870 . He entered the navy in 1831 , and served with distinction on various stations , and particularly in the naval attack upon Sebastopol in October , 1854. He claimed to be the inventor of the system of ...
... died at sea , Sept. 7 , 1870 . He entered the navy in 1831 , and served with distinction on various stations , and particularly in the naval attack upon Sebastopol in October , 1854. He claimed to be the inventor of the system of ...
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... died in New York in 1821. He was educated under the care of Richard Pococke , the oriental traveller , after whose death he emigrated to America , and in 1773 delivered lectures in New York upon in- land lock navigation . He was the ...
... died in New York in 1821. He was educated under the care of Richard Pococke , the oriental traveller , after whose death he emigrated to America , and in 1773 delivered lectures in New York upon in- land lock navigation . He was the ...
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... died at sea while cruising off Minorca . His remains were brought home and deposited in St. Paul's cathedral , near Nelson's . Selections from his despatches and correspon- dence were published at London in 1828 , by G. L. N. ...
... died at sea while cruising off Minorca . His remains were brought home and deposited in St. Paul's cathedral , near Nelson's . Selections from his despatches and correspon- dence were published at London in 1828 , by G. L. N. ...
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Page 227 - 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 226 - No amendment shall be made to the Constitution which will authorize, or give to Congress the power to abolish or interfere, within any State, with the domestic institutions thereof, including that of persons held to labor or service by the laws of said State.
Page 158 - I thank God, there are no free schools nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years. For learning has brought disobedience and heresy, and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government. God keep us from both"!
Page 227 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.
Page 228 - The prevailing ideas entertained by him and most of the leading statesmen at the time of the formation of the old Constitution were that the enslavement of the African was in violation of the laws of nature; that it was wrong in principle, socially, morally, and politically.
Page 229 - ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, in virtue of the power in me vested by the Constitution and the laws, have thought fit to call forth...
Page 158 - It is therefore ordered, that every township in this jurisdiction, after the Lord hath increased them to the number of fifty householders, shall then forthwith appoint one within their town to teach all such children as shall resort to him to write and read...
Page 222 - Constitution of the United States of America was ratified, and also all acts and parts of acts of the General Assembly of this State ratifying amendments of the said Constitution, are hereby repealed, and that the Union now subsisting between South Carolina and other States, under the name of the United States of America, is hereby dissolved.
Page 367 - I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study.
Page 227 - But Congress may, by law, grant to the principal officer in each of the Executive Departments, a seat upon the floor of either House, with the privilege of discussing any measures appertaining to his department.