The Works of Charles Sumner, Volume 8Lee and Shepard, 1873 - Antislavery movements |
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... Propositions , February 10 , 29 , and June 11 , 1864 PAGE • 84 OPENING OF THE STREET - CArs to ColoreD PERSONS . Speeches in the Senate , on various Propositions , February 10 , March 17 , June 21 , 1864 · WRONG AND UNCONSTITUTIONALITY ...
... Propositions , February 10 , 29 , and June 11 , 1864 PAGE • 84 OPENING OF THE STREET - CArs to ColoreD PERSONS . Speeches in the Senate , on various Propositions , February 10 , March 17 , June 21 , 1864 · WRONG AND UNCONSTITUTIONALITY ...
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... proposition . But if I can have his attention for a few minutes , it seems to me I do not know I may even satisfy him that his argument was not well founded . If I understand the Senator , he objects to my propo- sition on the ground ...
... proposition . But if I can have his attention for a few minutes , it seems to me I do not know I may even satisfy him that his argument was not well founded . If I understand the Senator , he objects to my propo- sition on the ground ...
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... proposition that I have the honor to make is not touched by a hair's breadth . My proposition involves no question of political economy , no question of the currency , or of taxation , or of salaries . It has nothing to do with any of ...
... proposition that I have the honor to make is not touched by a hair's breadth . My proposition involves no question of political economy , no question of the currency , or of taxation , or of salaries . It has nothing to do with any of ...
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... proposition was again lost , - Yeas 8 , Nays 30. The war was near its close , and the Senate was not disposed at that late day to enter upon a change . SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SLAVERY AND FREEDMEN . RESOLUTION IN THE 50 COMMUTATION FOR THE ...
... proposition was again lost , - Yeas 8 , Nays 30. The war was near its close , and the Senate was not disposed at that late day to enter upon a change . SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON SLAVERY AND FREEDMEN . RESOLUTION IN THE 50 COMMUTATION FOR THE ...
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... propositions and papers concerning Slavery and the treatment of Freedmen , with leave to report by bill or otherwise . January 14th , the Vice - President appointed on this Special Commit- tee , Mr. Sumner , Mr. Howard of Michigan , Mr ...
... propositions and papers concerning Slavery and the treatment of Freedmen , with leave to report by bill or otherwise . January 14th , the Vice - President appointed on this Special Commit- tee , Mr. Sumner , Mr. Howard of Michigan , Mr ...
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Page 53 - I have neither sought, nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise the functions of any office whatever, under any authority or pretended authority in hostility to the United States; that I have not yielded a voluntary support to any pretended government, authority, power, or constitution within the United States, hostile or inimical thereto.
Page 53 - I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.
Page 177 - that the laws of the several States, except where the Constitution, treaties, or statutes of the United States shall otherwise require or provide, shall be regarded as rules of decision in trials at common law in the courts of the United States, in cases where they apply.
Page 471 - TAXES upon every article which enters into the mouth, or covers the back, or is placed under the foot — taxes upon every thing which it is pleasant to see, hear, feel, smell, or taste — taxes upon warmth, light, and locomotion — taxes on every thing on earth and the waters under the earth...
Page 415 - That the provisions of an act entitled "an act respecting fugitives from justice, and persons escaping from the service of their masters...
Page 293 - There shall be a firm, inviolable and universal peace, and a true and sincere friendship between His Britannic Majesty, his heirs and successors, and the United States of America; and between their respective countries, territories, cities, towns and people of every degree, without exception of persons or places.
Page 363 - Another thing will contribute to bring this event about — slavery is detested — we feel its fatal effects — we deplore it with all the pity of humanity. Let all these considerations, at some future period, press with full force on the minds of Congress. Let that urbanity, which I trust will distinguish America, and the necessity of national defence, let all these things operate on their minds.
Page 189 - No free negro, free mulatto, or free person of mixed blood, descended from negro ancestors, to the fourth generation inclusive, (though one ancestor of each generation may have been a white person.) shall vote for members of the senate or house of commons.
Page 143 - I must do it justice : it was a complete system, full of coherence and consistency ; well digested and well composed in all its parts. It was a machine of wise and elaborate contrivance ; and as well fitted for the oppression, impoverishment, and degradation of a people, and the debasement, in them, of human nature itself, as ever proceeded from the perverted ingenuity of man.
Page 53 - That hereafter every person elected or appointed to any office of honor or profit under the Government of the United States...