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It is in harmony with the sentiments of the American people . It was ratified by the Senate unanimously , and afterwards distinctly approved with not less unanimity by both houses of Congress . Not a voice has been raised against it in ...
It is in harmony with the sentiments of the American people . It was ratified by the Senate unanimously , and afterwards distinctly approved with not less unanimity by both houses of Congress . Not a voice has been raised against it in ...
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Mr. Seward's policy of extending the jurisdiction of the United States over the North American continent received a signal illus tration in the acquisition of Alaska . Believing that a further step 1 See despatches to Mr. Campbell ...
Mr. Seward's policy of extending the jurisdiction of the United States over the North American continent received a signal illus tration in the acquisition of Alaska . Believing that a further step 1 See despatches to Mr. Campbell ...
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The reception was enthusiastic , and the greetings extended to the distinguished American were extremely gratifying ... Mr. Seward visited Chapultepec , and surveyed the battle - field whereon the Mexicans and the Americans contended in ...
The reception was enthusiastic , and the greetings extended to the distinguished American were extremely gratifying ... Mr. Seward visited Chapultepec , and surveyed the battle - field whereon the Mexicans and the Americans contended in ...
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In 1856 , Mr. Seward , in the Senate , said , " We are the centre of one system , an American one ; Great Britain is the centre of another , an European one . Almost in spite of ourselves we are steadily extending and increasing our ...
In 1856 , Mr. Seward , in the Senate , said , " We are the centre of one system , an American one ; Great Britain is the centre of another , an European one . Almost in spite of ourselves we are steadily extending and increasing our ...
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The southwestern angle of Madison Square , where the statue is erected , was suitably enclosed ; a spacious stand , draped with American flags , was there for the accommodation of the speakers and principal guests ; the statue was ...
The southwestern angle of Madison Square , where the statue is erected , was suitably enclosed ; a spacious stand , draped with American flags , was there for the accommodation of the speakers and principal guests ; the statue was ...
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Page 595 - ... that all persons held as slaves within said designated states and parts of states are and henceforward shall be free and that the executive government of the united states including the military and naval authorities thereof will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons...
Page 499 - ... justice. humanity, liberty, and the public welfare demand that immediate efforts be made for a cessation of hostilities with a view to an ultimate convention of the States, or other peaceable means, to the end that, at the earliest practicable moment, peace may be restored on the basis of the Federal Union of the States.
Page 594 - ... above mentioned, order and designate as the States and parts of States wherein the people thereof, respectively, are this day in rebellion against the United States, the following, to wit : Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana, (except the parishes of St.
Page 594 - That, on the first day of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, all persons held as slaves within any State or designated part of a State, the people whereof shall then be in rebellion against the United States, shall be then, thenceforward, and forever, free...
Page 347 - An act to suppress insurrection, to punish treason and rebellion, to seize and confiscate property of rebels, and for other purposes," approved July 17, 1862, and which sections are in the words and figures following : —
Page 192 - Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under the enemy's flag. 4. Blockades, in order to be binding, must be effective, that is to say, maintained by a force sufficient really to prevent access to the coast of the enemy.
Page 594 - Now, therefore, I, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, by virtue of the power in me vested as Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and Government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion...
Page 595 - Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled (two-thirds of both houses concurring,) That the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several states as an amendment to the constitution of the United States...
Page 602 - Straits on the parallel of sixty-five degrees thirty minutes north latitude, at its intersection by the meridian which passes midway between the islands of Krusenstern or Ignalook, and the island of Ratmanoff, or Noonarbook, and proceeds due north without limitation, into the same Frozen Ocean.
Page 601 - Island, which point lies in the parallel of 54 degrees 40 minutes north latitude, and between the 131st and 133d degree of west longitude (meridian of Greenwich), the said line shall ascend to the north along the channel called Portland Channel, as far as the point of the continent where it strikes the 56th degree of north latitude...
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| Title | The Works of William H. Seward, Volume 5 The Works of William H. Seward, William Henry Seward |
| Author | William Henry Seward |
| Editor | George E. Baker |
| Publisher | Redfield, 1884 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 22 Mar 2008 |
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