Papers on Slavery, Rebellion, Etc1856 |
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... question , whether it was proper for Mr. Jones to swear in the presence of the court . The court held a grave consultation , and delivered judgment in this wise : " Mr. H. , if you don't leave off making Mr. Jones swear so , the court ...
... question , whether it was proper for Mr. Jones to swear in the presence of the court . The court held a grave consultation , and delivered judgment in this wise : " Mr. H. , if you don't leave off making Mr. Jones swear so , the court ...
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... question whether slavery shall be imposed upon Kansas . The party may perhaps preserve its organization . The re- sult of its action in this election will avail it nothing further ; but its capacity for mischief by a pertinacious ...
... question whether slavery shall be imposed upon Kansas . The party may perhaps preserve its organization . The re- sult of its action in this election will avail it nothing further ; but its capacity for mischief by a pertinacious ...
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... question of the canvass , -the only question of practical im- portance . The presiding officer , professing to give a some- what full and formal expression of opinion in relation to the momentous issues now before the people of the ...
... question of the canvass , -the only question of practical im- portance . The presiding officer , professing to give a some- what full and formal expression of opinion in relation to the momentous issues now before the people of the ...
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... if these perplexing and perilous questions are ever to be settled wisely , justly , and peaceably , it will not be by the triumph of either of the principal parties to the strife . " Another speaker is again more explicit , " Now Mr. 28.
... if these perplexing and perilous questions are ever to be settled wisely , justly , and peaceably , it will not be by the triumph of either of the principal parties to the strife . " Another speaker is again more explicit , " Now Mr. 28.
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... question for statesmen to act upon . We must so regard it . I cer- tainly do not mean to say it is less important in a moral point of view , – that it is not more important in many other points of view . But as a legis- lator , or in an ...
... question for statesmen to act upon . We must so regard it . I cer- tainly do not mean to say it is less important in a moral point of view , – that it is not more important in many other points of view . But as a legis- lator , or in an ...
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Page 26 - And the articles of this confederation shall be inviolably observed by every State, and the Union shall be perpetual; nor shall any alteration at any time hereafter be made in any of them; unless such alteration be agreed to in a Congress of the United States, and be afterwards confirmed by the Legislatures of every State.
Page 33 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 27 - States, to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the Union...
Page 77 - I am compelled to declare it as my deliberate opinion, that, if this bill passes, the bonds of this Union are virtually dissolved ; that the States which compose it are free from their moral obligations, and that, as it will be the right of all, so it will be the duty of some, to prepare definitely for a separation — amicably if they can, violently if they must.
Page 20 - It must not be; there is no power in Venice Can alter a decree established: 'Twill be recorded for a precedent; And many an error, by the same example, Will rush into the state: it cannot be.
Page 40 - Congress be authorized to make such requisitions in proportion to the whole number of white and other free citizens and inhabitants, of every age, sex, and condition, including those bound to servitude for a term of years, and three fifths of all other persons not comprehended in the foregoing description, except Indians not paying taxes...
Page 27 - ... of our respective constituents, fully and entirely ratify and confirm each and every of the said Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union, and all and singular the matters and things therein contained: And we do further solemnly plight and engage the faith of our respective constituents, that they shall abide by the determinations of the United States in Congress assembled, on all questions, which by the said Confederation are submitted to them. And that the Articles thereof shall be inviolably...
Page 11 - That all power of suspending laws, or the execution of laws, by any authority without consent of the representatives of the people, is injurious to their rights and ought not to be exercised.
Page 40 - ... 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 64 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the mean time they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess.