The United States Democratic Review, Volume 43Lloyd & Campbell, 1859 - United States |
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... principles , and to the dis- cussion of great political truths . The standard of American literature is low ; the public mind is fed with the dramatic and the horrible , to the exclusion of the instructive and interesting . It has been ...
... principles , and to the dis- cussion of great political truths . The standard of American literature is low ; the public mind is fed with the dramatic and the horrible , to the exclusion of the instructive and interesting . It has been ...
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... principles that appear to have controlled the Spa- nish government in her dealings with the United States for many years past , in which she has violated all obligations of comity and fair intercourse . The commerce of Cuba with this ...
... principles that appear to have controlled the Spa- nish government in her dealings with the United States for many years past , in which she has violated all obligations of comity and fair intercourse . The commerce of Cuba with this ...
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... principle of local sovereignty , be entitled to institute or re - establish whatever domestic institutions , con- sistent with the constitution of the United States , they might think best calculated to promote their prosperity as a ...
... principle of local sovereignty , be entitled to institute or re - establish whatever domestic institutions , con- sistent with the constitution of the United States , they might think best calculated to promote their prosperity as a ...
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... principles and the oblivion of the law of nations , on which the peace of the world is resting , would then be sanctioned . * * * " At all events , the government , who knows the loyalty and the noble feelings of the Spanish nation , is ...
... principles and the oblivion of the law of nations , on which the peace of the world is resting , would then be sanctioned . * * * " At all events , the government , who knows the loyalty and the noble feelings of the Spanish nation , is ...
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... principle of inter- national law , in entering into negotiation for the purchase of Cuba from Spain , but on the contrary , the proposition to purchase is indicative of a desire on the part of the executive authority of this country to ...
... principle of inter- national law , in entering into negotiation for the purchase of Cuba from Spain , but on the contrary , the proposition to purchase is indicative of a desire on the part of the executive authority of this country to ...
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Page 266 - Who was her father? Who was her mother? Had she a sister? Had she a brother? Or was there a dearer one Still, and a nearer one Yet, than all other?
Page 204 - That the Constitution confers upon Congress sovereign power over the territories of the United States for their government, and that in the exercise of this power it is both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit in the territories those twin relics of barbarism — Polygamy and Slavery.
Page 266 - One more unfortunate, Weary of breath, Rashly importunate, Gone to her death! 'Take her up tenderly, Lift her with care; Fashioned so slenderly, Young, and so fair! "Look at her garments Clinging like cerements; Whilst the wave constantly Drips from her clothing; Take her up instantly, Loving, not loathing. 'Touch her not scornfully; Think of her mournfully, Gently and humanly; Not of the stains of her,— All that remains of her Now is pure womanly.
Page 24 - These islands, from their local position are natural appendages to the North American continent, and one of them (Onha) almost in sight of our shores, from a multitude of considerations, has become an object of transcendent importance to the commercial and political interests of our Union.
Page 270 - The storm has gone over me ; and I lie like one of those old oaks which the late hurricane has scattered about me. I am stripped of all my honours, I am torn up by the roots, and lie prostrate on the earth ! There, and prostrate there, I most unfeignedly recognize the Divine justice, and in some degree submit to it.
Page 104 - That the legislative power of the Territory shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the provisions of this act...
Page 23 - It will be objected to our receiving Cuba that no limit can then be drawn to our future acquisitions. Cuba can be defended by us without a navy, and this develops the principle which ought to limit our views. Nothing should ever be accepted which would require a navy to defend it.
Page 302 - That it is the sentiment of this Legislature, that the charter of the Bank of the United States ought not to be renewed ; and that our senators in Congress be instructed, and our representatives respectfully requested, to vote against such renewal.
Page 204 - ... it becomes our duty, by legislation, whenever such legislation is necessary, to maintain this provision of the Constitution against all attempts to violate it; and we deny the authority of Congress, of a territorial legislature, or of any individuals, to give legal existence to slavery in any territory of the United States.
Page 266 - In she plunged boldly — No matter how coldly The rough river ran — Over the brink of it, Picture it — think of it, Dissolute Man! Lave in it, drink of it, Then, if you can!