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... Texas, to which measure Lincoln was opposed, in proportion as he loved and honored Henry Clay. It has been said that no man ever had such friends as Clay possessed. It may be said that he never possessed a friend more ardent, attached ...
... Texas, to which measure Lincoln was opposed, in proportion as he loved and honored Henry Clay. It has been said that no man ever had such friends as Clay possessed. It may be said that he never possessed a friend more ardent, attached ...
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... Texas, striking the first blow, and shedding the blood of our citizens on our own soil.' "And whereas this House is desirous to obtain a full knowledge of all the facts which go to establish whether the particular spot on which the ...
... Texas, striking the first blow, and shedding the blood of our citizens on our own soil.' "And whereas this House is desirous to obtain a full knowledge of all the facts which go to establish whether the particular spot on which the ...
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... Texas Revolution, and until its inhabitants fled before the approach of the United States army. "4th. Whether that settlement is, or is not isolated from any and all other settlements of the Gulf and the Rio Grande on the south and west ...
... Texas Revolution, and until its inhabitants fled before the approach of the United States army. "4th. Whether that settlement is, or is not isolated from any and all other settlements of the Gulf and the Rio Grande on the south and west ...
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... Texas."-Congressional Globe, vol. xviii, 1st session, 30th Congress, page 64. Mr. Polk had represented that the Mexicans were the first aggressors in the existing hostilities, by an invasion of American soil, and an effusion of American ...
... Texas."-Congressional Globe, vol. xviii, 1st session, 30th Congress, page 64. Mr. Polk had represented that the Mexicans were the first aggressors in the existing hostilities, by an invasion of American soil, and an effusion of American ...
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... Texas was admitted into the Union, and it was found that a strip extended north of 36°30', he actually introduced a bill extending the line and prohibiting slavery in the northern edge of the new State.' "'And you voted against the bill ...
... Texas was admitted into the Union, and it was found that a strip extended north of 36°30', he actually introduced a bill extending the line and prohibiting slavery in the northern edge of the new State.' "'And you voted against the bill ...
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