Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History: From 458 A.D. to 1902, Volume 5Harper & Bros., 1901 - United States |
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... troops back to Fort Harrison . Very soon after- wards the army was scarcely saved from perishing in the burning grass of a prai- rie , supposed to have been set on fire by the Indians . The troops would march no farther . Hopkins called ...
... troops back to Fort Harrison . Very soon after- wards the army was scarcely saved from perishing in the burning grass of a prai- rie , supposed to have been set on fire by the Indians . The troops would march no farther . Hopkins called ...
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... troops . UNITED STATES SENATORS - Continued . Name . Richard M. Young . Samuel McRoberts . Sidney Breese . James Semple .. Stephen A. Douglas . James Shields .. Lyman Trumbull . Orville H. Browning .... William A. Richardson .. Richard ...
... troops . UNITED STATES SENATORS - Continued . Name . Richard M. Young . Samuel McRoberts . Sidney Breese . James Semple .. Stephen A. Douglas . James Shields .. Lyman Trumbull . Orville H. Browning .... William A. Richardson .. Richard ...
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... troops , for war dismissed thereby , and the Indian heard that the Philippine Islands were to tribes on the frontiers were quieted , emi- be ceded to the United States , instead of gration began to spread westward in New awaiting the ...
... troops , for war dismissed thereby , and the Indian heard that the Philippine Islands were to tribes on the frontiers were quieted , emi- be ceded to the United States , instead of gration began to spread westward in New awaiting the ...
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... troops , and the na- tional dignity . . . . But if , after manifest- ing clearly to the Indians the disposition of the general government for the preser- vation of peace and the extension of a just protection to the said Indians , they ...
... troops , and the na- tional dignity . . . . But if , after manifest- ing clearly to the Indians the disposition of the general government for the preser- vation of peace and the extension of a just protection to the said Indians , they ...
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... troops and Indians , from 1866 to 1891 , the num- ber of whites killed was 1,452 ; wounded , 1,101 . The number of Indians killed was 4,363 ; wounded , 1,135 . Our Indian wars have been expensive as well as bloody . It is estimated by ...
... troops and Indians , from 1866 to 1891 , the num- ber of whites killed was 1,452 ; wounded , 1,101 . The number of Indians killed was 4,363 ; wounded , 1,135 . Our Indian wars have been expensive as well as bloody . It is estimated by ...
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Page 453 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it; I have killed many; I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country, I rejoice at the beams of peace; but do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 134 - If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union, or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated, where reason is left free to combat it.
Page 135 - These principles form the bright constellation, which has gone before us, and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation. The wisdom of our sages, and blood of our heroes, have been devoted to their attainment ; they should be the creed of our political faith, the text of civic instruction, the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust ; and should we wander from them in moments of error or...
Page 428 - All the vital rights of minorities and of individuals are so plainly assured to them by affirmations and negations, guarantees and prohibitions, in the Constitution, that controversies never arise concerning them. But no organic law can ever be framed with a provision specifically applicable to every question which may occur in practical administration.
Page 135 - ... a jealous care of the right of election by the people, a mild and safe corrective of abuses which are lopped by the sword of revolution where peaceable remedies are unprovided : absolute acquiescence in the decisions of the majority, the vital principle of republics, from which there is no appeal but to force, the vital principle and immediate parent of despotism...
Page 427 - The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the government, and to collect the duties and imposts ; but, beyond what may be necessary for these objects, there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere.
Page 279 - Labor, the general design and duties of which shall be to acquire and diffuse among the people of the United States useful information on subjects connected with labor, in the most general and comprehensive sense of that word, and especially upon its relation to capital, the hours of labor, the earnings of laboring men and women, and the means of promoting their material, social, intellectual, and moral prosperity.
Page 133 - And let us reflect that having banished from our land that religious intolerance under which mankind so long bled and suffered, we have yet gained little if we countenance a political intolerance as despotic, as wicked, and capable of as bitter and bloody persecutions.
Page 134 - Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the forms of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.
Page 427 - The course here indicated will be followed unless current events and experience shall show a modification or change to be proper...