A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897, Volume 6authority of Congress, 1900 - Presidents |
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... resolution of the House of Representatives of the 22d instant , requesting a copy of the correspondence between this Govern- ment and foreign powers with reference to maritime rights , I transmit a report from the Secretary of State ...
... resolution of the House of Representatives of the 22d instant , requesting a copy of the correspondence between this Govern- ment and foreign powers with reference to maritime rights , I transmit a report from the Secretary of State ...
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... resolution of the Senate of the 19th instant , request- ing information concerning the quasi armistice alluded to in my message of the 4th instant , * I transmit a report from the Secretary of the Navy . ABRAHAM LINCOLN . To the Senate ...
... resolution of the Senate of the 19th instant , request- ing information concerning the quasi armistice alluded to in my message of the 4th instant , * I transmit a report from the Secretary of the Navy . ABRAHAM LINCOLN . To the Senate ...
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... resolution of the Senate of the 31st ultimo , in relation to the recent nominations of lieutenants of marines , which nominations were directed to " be returned to the President and he be informed that the Senate adhere to the opinion ...
... resolution of the Senate of the 31st ultimo , in relation to the recent nominations of lieutenants of marines , which nominations were directed to " be returned to the President and he be informed that the Senate adhere to the opinion ...
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... resolution of the House of Representatives of the 31st July last , upon the subject of increasing and extending trade and commerce of the United States with foreign countries . To the House of Representatives : ABRAHAM LINCOLN ...
... resolution of the House of Representatives of the 31st July last , upon the subject of increasing and extending trade and commerce of the United States with foreign countries . To the House of Representatives : ABRAHAM LINCOLN ...
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... resolution by your honorable bodies , which shall be substantially as follows : Resolved , That the United States ought to cooperate with any State which may adopt gradual abolishment of slavery , giving to such State pecuniary aid , to ...
... resolution by your honorable bodies , which shall be substantially as follows : Resolved , That the United States ought to cooperate with any State which may adopt gradual abolishment of slavery , giving to such State pecuniary aid , to ...
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Page 431 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation, for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Page 144 - We say we are for the Union. The world will not forget that we say this. We know how to save the Union. The world knows we do know how to save it. We, even we here, hold the power and bear the responsibility. In giving freedom to the slave we assure freedom to the free — honorable alike in what we give and what we preserve. We shall nobly save or meanly lose the last, best hope of earth. Other means may succeed ; this could not fail. The way is plain, peaceful, generous, just — a way which if...
Page 524 - I, , do solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder...
Page 394 - That it shall be lawful for the President of the United States, or such person as he shall empower for that purpose, to employ such part of the land or naval forces of the United States...
Page 109 - Taking care always to keep ourselves by suitable establishments on a respectable defensive posture, we may safely trust to temporary alliances for extraordinary emergencies. Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand, neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams...
Page 12 - The great body of the people abide by the dry legal obligation in both cases, and a few break over in each. This, I think, cannot be perfectly cured, and it would be worse in both cases after the separation of the sections than before.
Page 455 - States to make and enforce contracts, to sue, be parties, and give evidence, to inherit, purchase, lease, sell, hold and convey real and personal property, and to full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of person and property as is enjoyed by white citizens, and shall be subject to like punishment, pains and penalties, and to none other, any law, statute, ordinance, regulation, or custom, to the contrary notwithstanding.
Page 99 - ... approved July 17, 1862, and which sections are in the words and figures following : SEC. 9. And be it further enacted, That all slaves of persons who shall hereafter be engaged in rebellion against the Government of the United States, or who shall in any way give aid or comfort thereto, escaping from such persons and taking refuge within the lines of the army ; and all slaves captured from such persons or deserted by them, and coming under the control of the Government of the United States ;...
Page 109 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public...
Page 100 - I, Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States of America and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy thereof, do hereby proclaim and declare that hereafter, as heretofore, the war will be prosecuted for the object of practically restoring the constitutional relation between the United States and each of the States and the people thereof in which States that relation is or may be suspended or disturbed.