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... original ma- terials for a considerable volume ; but so much of narrative as there is is vivid and natural , marked by strong common sense , and written in a tone balanced between sympathy and enthu- siasm . The Bishop sympathises with ...
... original ma- terials for a considerable volume ; but so much of narrative as there is is vivid and natural , marked by strong common sense , and written in a tone balanced between sympathy and enthu- siasm . The Bishop sympathises with ...
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... original Declaration of Independence in 1776 , the very name by which the nation chose to be designated , the facts which are abundant of the jealousy with which not only the whole nation , but also every individual State , and even ...
... original Declaration of Independence in 1776 , the very name by which the nation chose to be designated , the facts which are abundant of the jealousy with which not only the whole nation , but also every individual State , and even ...
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... original defensive position , but to extend its sway throughout the whole Union . It is certain that the slaveholding class of American citizens indulge this high ambition , and that they derive encouragement for it from the rapid and ...
... original defensive position , but to extend its sway throughout the whole Union . It is certain that the slaveholding class of American citizens indulge this high ambition , and that they derive encouragement for it from the rapid and ...
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... original character , of being re- cemented by any chemistry , or art , or effort , or skill of man . " May 21st , 1850.-Mr. Clay said : " A dissolution of the Union , the greatest of all calamities , in my opi- nion , which can befal ...
... original character , of being re- cemented by any chemistry , or art , or effort , or skill of man . " May 21st , 1850.-Mr. Clay said : " A dissolution of the Union , the greatest of all calamities , in my opi- nion , which can befal ...
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... original enactment being a compact of per- petual moral obligation , its repeal constituted an odious breach of faith . An Act of Congress , while it remains unrepealed , more especially if it be con- stitutionally valid in the judgment ...
... original enactment being a compact of per- petual moral obligation , its repeal constituted an odious breach of faith . An Act of Congress , while it remains unrepealed , more especially if it be con- stitutionally valid in the judgment ...
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