The History, Civil, Political and Military, of the Southern Rebellion: From Its Incipient Stages to Its Close. Comprehending, Also, All Important State Papers, Ordinances of Secession, Proclamations, Proceedings of Congress, Official Reports of Commanders, Etc., Etc, Volume 1J.D. Torrey, 1861 - United States |
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... meet all such cases of danger occurring during the ad- journment of the Legislative Body . Mr. Lincoln , in availing himself of that act , did not exceed its powers in calling 75,000 men " to suppress said com- binations and to cause ...
... meet all such cases of danger occurring during the ad- journment of the Legislative Body . Mr. Lincoln , in availing himself of that act , did not exceed its powers in calling 75,000 men " to suppress said com- binations and to cause ...
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... meet the approaching storm , and avert the calamity of an open rupture with South Carolina , a modification was made of the of- fensive act ; but , the duties were not abated enough . The fact that the movement for nullification and ...
... meet the approaching storm , and avert the calamity of an open rupture with South Carolina , a modification was made of the of- fensive act ; but , the duties were not abated enough . The fact that the movement for nullification and ...
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... meet at Providence on the first Monday of May , 1842. The Charter party also held an election for State officers , polling 5,700 votes , while the Suffrage party claimed to have polled 7,300 . On the 3d of May , Dorr's Government at ...
... meet at Providence on the first Monday of May , 1842. The Charter party also held an election for State officers , polling 5,700 votes , while the Suffrage party claimed to have polled 7,300 . On the 3d of May , Dorr's Government at ...
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... meet Jan. 3d . -Banks in Georgia generally suspend specie pay- ment . -Immense secession meeting at Memphis , Ten ... meets at Washington . Full repre- sentation from most of the States . South Carolina representatives in their seats ...
... meet Jan. 3d . -Banks in Georgia generally suspend specie pay- ment . -Immense secession meeting at Memphis , Ten ... meets at Washington . Full repre- sentation from most of the States . South Carolina representatives in their seats ...
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... meets January 7th . Dec. 25. - Among other important transactions of the South Carolina Convention was the reception ... meet in convention at such a time and place as may be agreed upon for the purpose of forming a permanent Government ...
... meets January 7th . Dec. 25. - Among other important transactions of the South Carolina Convention was the reception ... meet in convention at such a time and place as may be agreed upon for the purpose of forming a permanent Government ...
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Page 513 - No person shall be a representative who shall not have attained the age of twenty-five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.
Page 49 - ... the palladium of your political safety and prosperity, watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety ; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned ; and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred ties which now link together the various parts.
Page 517 - President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained the age of thirty-five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the limits of the Confederate States, as they may exist at the time of his election.
Page 514 - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members ; and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Page 94 - Constitution of the United States of America was ratified, and also all Acts and parts of Acts of the General Assembly of this State ratifying the amendments of the said Constitution, are hereby repealed, and that the union now subsisting between South Carolina and other States under the name of the United States of America, is hereby dissolved.
Page 49 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so ; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad ; of your safety ; of your prosperity ; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 513 - ... may be chosen every second year; and if vacancies happen, by resignation or otherwise, during the recess of the Legislature of any State, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.
Page 514 - They shall, in all cases except treason, felony and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either house they shall not be questioned in any other place.
Page 514 - But Congress may, by law, grant to the principal officer in each of the Executive Departments a seat upon the floor of either House, with the privilege of discussing any measures appertaining to his department.
Page 513 - Georgia three. 4. When vacancies happen in the representation from any state, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.