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... leading colleges have already changed their requirements for admis- sion to encourage the use of better methods , while other colleges will doubtless make similar demands in the near future . This volume is therefore equipped with an ...
... leading colleges have already changed their requirements for admis- sion to encourage the use of better methods , while other colleges will doubtless make similar demands in the near future . This volume is therefore equipped with an ...
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... leading characteristics of the race , will become apparent as the narrative proceeds . In the present chapter will be found a brief description of the extraordinary natural resources which a benign Provi- dence has placed at the ...
... leading characteristics of the race , will become apparent as the narrative proceeds . In the present chapter will be found a brief description of the extraordinary natural resources which a benign Provi- dence has placed at the ...
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... leading to China , but he heard vague rumors of a great body of water on the other side of the land along which he sailed . The reports made slight impression on his mind ; for was not the Indian Ocean there ? —if only one could reach ...
... leading to China , but he heard vague rumors of a great body of water on the other side of the land along which he sailed . The reports made slight impression on his mind ; for was not the Indian Ocean there ? —if only one could reach ...
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... leading to Cipango and Cathay . In the same year , still another Portuguese navigator , Pedro Alvarez Cabral , sailed from Portugal for India by the Cape of Good Hope . Steering somewhat to the westward of Vasco da Gama's track , he ...
... leading to Cipango and Cathay . In the same year , still another Portuguese navigator , Pedro Alvarez Cabral , sailed from Portugal for India by the Cape of Good Hope . Steering somewhat to the westward of Vasco da Gama's track , he ...
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... leading to the South Sea , which for some reason , not now ch . ix ; Larned , 62 . clearly ascertaina- ble , he conjectured to exist south of the La Plata River . On the 28th of No- vember , 1520 , he emerged from the western end of the ...
... leading to the South Sea , which for some reason , not now ch . ix ; Larned , 62 . clearly ascertaina- ble , he conjectured to exist south of the La Plata River . On the 28th of No- vember , 1520 , he emerged from the western end of the ...
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Page 377 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 537 - My paramount object in this struggle is to save the Union, and is not either to save or to destroy slavery. If I could save the Union without freeing any slave, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves, I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone, I would also do that.
Page 466 - ... it being the true intent and meaning of this act not to legislate slavery into any territory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the constitution of the United States...
Page 506 - 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 268 - We, the people of the United States, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
Page 167 - Crown being free gifts of the people, it is unreasonable and inconsistent with the principles and spirit of the British Constitution, for the people of Great Britain to grant to his Majesty the property of the Colonists. " VII. That trial by jury is the inherent and invaluable right of every British Subject in these Colonies.
Page 260 - Religion and humanity had nothing to do with this question. Interest alone is the governing principle with nations. The true question at present is, whether the Southern States shall or shall not be parties to the Union.
Page 282 - ... the universe, who presides in the councils of nations and whose providential aids can supply every human defect, that His benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a Government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes; and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success, the functions allotted to his charge.
Page 336 - There is on the globe one single spot, the possessor of which is our natural and habitual enemy. It is New Orleans, through which the produce of threeeighths of our territory must pass to market...
Page 220 - With a mixture of great surprise and astonishment, I have read with attention the sentiments you have submitted to my perusal. Be assured, sir, no occurrence in the course of the war has given me more painful sensations, than your information of there being such ideas existing in the army, as you have expressed, and I must view with abhorrence, and reprehend with severity...