The National Hand-book of American Progress: A Ready Reference Manual of Facts and Figures, from the Discovery of America to the Present Time. Historical, Biographical, Statistical, Documentary, Financial, Political |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 45
Page 7
276 History of each State and Territory .. 280 Civil War , 1861-15 , -causes of ... History of our Flag , by Hon . J. T. Headley ... 400 Important Eventy of die Rebellion , exclusive of Battles . 400 BIOGRAPHICAL COMPRISING THE LIVES OF ...
276 History of each State and Territory .. 280 Civil War , 1861-15 , -causes of ... History of our Flag , by Hon . J. T. Headley ... 400 Important Eventy of die Rebellion , exclusive of Battles . 400 BIOGRAPHICAL COMPRISING THE LIVES OF ...
Page 13
... there was then of Canada and Michigan , and also Louisiana at the mouth of the Mississippi , and claimed the whole of that river , and all west of it , although no one knew how much or what was the nature of the territory claimed ...
... there was then of Canada and Michigan , and also Louisiana at the mouth of the Mississippi , and claimed the whole of that river , and all west of it , although no one knew how much or what was the nature of the territory claimed ...
Page 33
Every nation in Europe has been defeated at least once in this century and lost territory by war , the United States has never been defeated and never lost territory by war or in any other way . She has gained , mostly by purchase ...
Every nation in Europe has been defeated at least once in this century and lost territory by war , the United States has never been defeated and never lost territory by war or in any other way . She has gained , mostly by purchase ...
Page 36
Our territorial area has increased since the nation's birth from thirteen original states , bordering on the ... eight states and ten territories , with an area of 3,678,392 square miles , and includes territory formerly belonging to ...
Our territorial area has increased since the nation's birth from thirteen original states , bordering on the ... eight states and ten territories , with an area of 3,678,392 square miles , and includes territory formerly belonging to ...
Page 43
Upon the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England , the Protestants of Maryland demanded the Colonial management of the Territory . The Roman Catholics , after repeated struggles , were overthrown in the province which ...
Upon the ascension of William and Mary to the throne of England , the Protestants of Maryland demanded the Colonial management of the Territory . The Roman Catholics , after repeated struggles , were overthrown in the province which ...
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Other editions - View all
NATL HAND-BK OF AMER PROGRESS E. O. (Erastus Otis) 1820-1881 Haven,Joseph 1823 Sanderson,T. E. (Thomas Edgar) Willson No preview available - 2016 |
Common terms and phrases
ADMINISTRATION admitted adopted American appointed April Area arms army authority bark battle Brig British called Capital Capt cause Charleston citizens City Coast colony Commanders Confed Confederates defeated Congress Constitution Convention Court Debt district duty elected Electoral votes enter executive existing Federals flag Florida force foreign formed George Grant Henry honor House important Indian inlet interest Island Jackson James John Johnson July June killed known land laws Legislature loss March Mass miles Mississippi North object party passed peace person political Port present President question rebellion received Representatives respective river Schooner Secretary Senate Sept settled ship Sloop South Carolina Steamer Tenn term territory Texas thereof tion Treaty Union United vessel Vice-President Virginia votes Washington whole wounded York
Popular passages
Page 286 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 128 - It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages, which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue?
Page 84 - ... 2. No State shall, without the consent of the Congress, lay any imposts or duties on imports or exports, except what may be absolutely necessary for executing its inspection laws ; and the net produce of all duties and imposts, laid by any State on imports or exports, shall be for the...
Page 79 - They shall, in all cases except treason, felony and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either house they shall not be questioned in any other place.
Page 83 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder, or ex post facto law, shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Page 106 - ... the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained ; and since the preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the republican model of government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment intrusted to the hands of the American people.
Page 69 - State shall appoint the regimental officers, raise the men, and clothe, arm, and equip them, in a soldier-like manner, at the expense of the United States; and the officers and men so clothed, armed, and equipped shall march to the place appointed, and within the time agreed on by the United States, in Congress assembled...
Page 336 - They cannot but remain face to face, and intercourse, either amicable or hostile, must continue between them. Is it possible, then, to make that intercourse more advantageous or more satisfactory after separation than before?
Page 66 - ... reasons which Congress shall judge sufficient, or being present, shall refuse to strike, the Congress shall proceed to nominate three persons out of each State, and the secretary of Congress shall strike in behalf of such party...
Page 342 - Whereas, the laws of the United States have been for some time past, and now are, opposed, and the execution thereof obstructed, in the States of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the marshals by law...
Bibliographic information
| Title | The National Hand-book of American Progress: A Ready Reference Manual of Facts and Figures, from the Discovery of America to the Present Time. Historical, Biographical, Statistical, Documentary, Financial, Political |
| Author | Erastus Otis Haven |
| Editor | Erastus Otis Haven |
| Publisher | E.B. Treat, 1882 |
| Original from | Harvard University |
| Digitized | 10 Apr 2008 |
| Length | 560 pages |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |