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... express a sincere conviction of this government if I should not repeat now , what I have heretofore so often had occasion to say , that practically the policy of neutrality which her Ma- jesty has proclaimed has failed as well in the ...
... express a sincere conviction of this government if I should not repeat now , what I have heretofore so often had occasion to say , that practically the policy of neutrality which her Ma- jesty has proclaimed has failed as well in the ...
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... express their opinion that such proceedings are a plain and clear violation of neutral rights . The United States government have also compelled British merchants trading between New York and a neutral port to give bonds for the conduct ...
... express their opinion that such proceedings are a plain and clear violation of neutral rights . The United States government have also compelled British merchants trading between New York and a neutral port to give bonds for the conduct ...
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... express to you her Majesty's full approbation of your conduct . I am , sir , Sir R. ALCOCK , K. C. B. , & c . , & c . , & c . RUSSELL . Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward . WASHINGTON , December 22 , 1864 . SIR : On receipt of your note of the ...
... express to you her Majesty's full approbation of your conduct . I am , sir , Sir R. ALCOCK , K. C. B. , & c . , & c . , & c . RUSSELL . Mr. Burnley to Mr. Seward . WASHINGTON , December 22 , 1864 . SIR : On receipt of your note of the ...
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... express the gratification he has experienced at the numerous offers of service he has received from volunteer companies all through the province , as soon as it became known that men were required for permanent duty . 7. The commander ...
... express the gratification he has experienced at the numerous offers of service he has received from volunteer companies all through the province , as soon as it became known that men were required for permanent duty . 7. The commander ...
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... express satisfaction to her Majesty's government , on the part of that of the United States , with the prompt action which has been adopted in this It is hoped that it may be a beginning of successes in arresting piratical operations ...
... express satisfaction to her Majesty's government , on the part of that of the United States , with the prompt action which has been adopted in this It is hoped that it may be a beginning of successes in arresting piratical operations ...
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Abaco acknowledge the receipt Acting Secretary addressed alleged American April ashore authorities belligerent British subjects Brunswick Canada Canada West Captain cargo communication confederate consul cotton crew Danish December DEPARTMENT despatch Drouyn de Lhuys enclose a copy Enclosure ERNEST PICARD excellency the governor extradition February Fenian Brotherhood foreign affairs France Frederick Bruce FREDERICK W. A. BRUCE French high consideration highest consideration honor to acknowledge honor to enclose honor to inform honor to transmit humble servant HUME BURNLEY Hunter to Sir instant instructions insurgents January JOHN BIGELOW LEGATION letter lieutenant governor LOUSADA Majesty's government March Mexico minister Nassau Navy neutrality obedient servant officers Olinde Paris parties persons port province received reference relative reply request schooner Seward ship Sir F SIR FREDERICK W. A. steamer Stirrups cay Stonewall telegraph treaty ultimo United States consul United States government vessel Viscount Monck Washington WILLIAM H York
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Page 294 - I have often inquired of myself what great principle or idea it was that kept this confederacy so long together. It was not the mere matter of the separation of the colonies from the mother-land, but that sentiment in the Declaration of Independence which gave liberty, not alone to the people of this country, but, I hope, to the world, for all future time. It was that which gave promise that in due time the weight would be lifted from the shoulders of all men.
Page 280 - Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save ; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear : but your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear.
Page 295 - Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet, if God wills that it continue until all the wealth piled by the bondman's two hundred and fifty years of unrequited toil shall be sunk, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn with the sword, as was said three thousand years ago, so still it must be said, "The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
Page 294 - MY FRIENDS : No one not in my position can appreciate the sadness I feel at this parting. To this people I owe all that I am. Here I have lived more than a quarter of a century; here my children were born, and here one of them lies buried. I know not how soon I shall see you again.
Page 294 - ... which is, perhaps, greater than that which has devolved upon any other man since the days of WASHINGTON. He never would have succeeded except for the aid of Divine Providence, upon which he at all times relied. I feel that I cannot succeed without the same Divine aid whi.ch sustained him, and...
Page 294 - In your hands, my dissatisfied fellow-countrymen, and not in mine, is the momentous issue of civil war. The government will not assail you. You can have no conflict without being yourselves the aggressors. You have no oath registered in heaven to destroy the government, while I shall have the most solemn one to "preserve, protect, and defend it.
Page 59 - With reference to the note which you did me the honor to address to me on the...
Page 566 - The undersigned, Secretary of State of the United States, has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the note of Mr.
Page 391 - I avail myself of the occasion to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration. (Signed) VON JAGOW.
Page 62 - Offender shall be found, to examine upon Oath any Person or Persons touching the Truth of such Charge, and upon such Evidence as according to the Laws of that Part of Her Majesty's Dominions would justify the Apprehension and Committal for Trial of the Person so accused if the Crime of which he or she shall...