The United States Democratic Review, Volume 43Lloyd & Campbell, 1859 - United States |
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... Slavery and the Slave Trade , 304 . Smith , Hon . Delazon , 79 . 185 . Toucey , Hon . Isaac , 278 . U United States , Continental Policy of the , 1 . V Vice and Virtue in the Hour of Death , 286 . W What can be done with the Mormons ...
... Slavery and the Slave Trade , 304 . Smith , Hon . Delazon , 79 . 185 . Toucey , Hon . Isaac , 278 . U United States , Continental Policy of the , 1 . V Vice and Virtue in the Hour of Death , 286 . W What can be done with the Mormons ...
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... slave trade is secretly encouraged by government , the officers receiving large emoluments from that source ; no person can re- move from one house to another without obtaining a government permit ; all cattle , the same as goods , must ...
... slave trade is secretly encouraged by government , the officers receiving large emoluments from that source ; no person can re- move from one house to another without obtaining a government permit ; all cattle , the same as goods , must ...
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... slave trade , and of emancipa- tion in Cuba , in 1841 , which was continued , at intervals , until 1856. This ... Slave Trade , " published by authority of the British Parliament in 1853 ; and " Correspondence on the Slave Trade ...
... slave trade , and of emancipa- tion in Cuba , in 1841 , which was continued , at intervals , until 1856. This ... Slave Trade , " published by authority of the British Parliament in 1853 ; and " Correspondence on the Slave Trade ...
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governments , on the kindred subjects of prohibiting the slave trade and of abolishing slavery in Cuba , extended over several years . During this period , the diplomatists of both countries " snubbed " each other in the most ...
governments , on the kindred subjects of prohibiting the slave trade and of abolishing slavery in Cuba , extended over several years . During this period , the diplomatists of both countries " snubbed " each other in the most ...
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... slave - trade . They say- " We believe we are quite as much opposed to the slave - trade , and quite as desirous that ' benighted Africa ' should be civilized as is the President , and yet we do not think ourselves called upon , under ...
... slave - trade . They say- " We believe we are quite as much opposed to the slave - trade , and quite as desirous that ' benighted Africa ' should be civilized as is the President , and yet we do not think ourselves called upon , under ...
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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!