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... Slave Territory 381 262. The Missouri Compromises 383 365 263. The Tariff of 1824 . . 385 367 264. The Election of ... Slavery . 275. Improvements in Trans- portation 276. Railroads 277. Other Inventions . 278. Social Changes 279 ...
... Slave Territory 381 262. The Missouri Compromises 383 365 263. The Tariff of 1824 . . 385 367 264. The Election of ... Slavery . 275. Improvements in Trans- portation 276. Railroads 277. Other Inventions . 278. Social Changes 279 ...
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... SLAVERY IN THE TERRITORIES , 1844-1859 298. Necessity for More Slave Territory . 299. The Annexation of Texas , 1845 PAGE SEC . PAGE 310. The Kansas - Nebraska Act 465 311. Appeal of the Independent Democrats , 1854 443 • 445 312 ...
... SLAVERY IN THE TERRITORIES , 1844-1859 298. Necessity for More Slave Territory . 299. The Annexation of Texas , 1845 PAGE SEC . PAGE 310. The Kansas - Nebraska Act 465 311. Appeal of the Independent Democrats , 1854 443 • 445 312 ...
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... Slavery prohibited . Fugitive Slave Provision . Genesis of Federal Con- vention . The Convention , 1787 . Sources of the Constitu- tion . The Compromises . The Legislative Power . Supreme Court . The President . Opposition to ...
... Slavery prohibited . Fugitive Slave Provision . Genesis of Federal Con- vention . The Convention , 1787 . Sources of the Constitu- tion . The Compromises . The Legislative Power . Supreme Court . The President . Opposition to ...
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... slave - trading voyages to the western world ; but it is with the reign of Queen Elizabeth that modern English mari ... slaves at reasonable rates , and Hawkins returned to England with valuable cargoes . The Explorers . venture was so ...
... slave - trading voyages to the western world ; but it is with the reign of Queen Elizabeth that modern English mari ... slaves at reasonable rates , and Hawkins returned to England with valuable cargoes . The Explorers . venture was so ...
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... slave traffic . Hawkins was a man of religious instincts , he directed his men " to serve God daily , " and had religious services twice each day on his own ship . This second voyage also proved very profitable , and it was on his ...
... slave traffic . Hawkins was a man of religious instincts , he directed his men " to serve God daily , " and had religious services twice each day on his own ship . This second voyage also proved very profitable , and it was on his ...
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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...