American Progress: Or, The Great Events of the Greatest Century, Including Also Life Delineations of Our Most Noted Men. A Book for the Times |
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... continued story of our country's history , it has been left to the author of this work to glean from the massive vol- umes of the past , and from other available and reliable sources , the momentous events around which the history of ...
... continued story of our country's history , it has been left to the author of this work to glean from the massive vol- umes of the past , and from other available and reliable sources , the momentous events around which the history of ...
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... continued firing . There was no pos- sibility of his mistaking the enemy's ship for the Bon Homme Richard , there being the most essential difference in their ap- pearance and construction . Besides , it was then full moonlight . The ...
... continued firing . There was no pos- sibility of his mistaking the enemy's ship for the Bon Homme Richard , there being the most essential difference in their ap- pearance and construction . Besides , it was then full moonlight . The ...
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... continued until the middle of the follow- ing night , but with different appearances at different places . As to the manner of its approach , it seemed to appear first of all in the south - west . The wind came from that quarter , and ...
... continued until the middle of the follow- ing night , but with different appearances at different places . As to the manner of its approach , it seemed to appear first of all in the south - west . The wind came from that quarter , and ...
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... continued , the clouds were in quick motion , interrupted , skirted one over another , so as to form — at least to the eye of the beholder - a considerable number of strata , the lower stratum being of an uni- form height as far as ...
... continued , the clouds were in quick motion , interrupted , skirted one over another , so as to form — at least to the eye of the beholder - a considerable number of strata , the lower stratum being of an uni- form height as far as ...
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... continued through the whole afternoon , except that the sun was seen for a few minutes , in some places , about three o'clock . At eight in the evening , the darkness was so impenetrably thick , as to render traveling positively imprac ...
... continued through the whole afternoon , except that the sun was seen for a few minutes , in some places , about three o'clock . At eight in the evening , the darkness was so impenetrably thick , as to render traveling positively imprac ...
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Page 472 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so.
Page 26 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Page 552 - 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 472 - I hold that, notwithstanding all this, there is no reason in the world why the negro is not entitled to all the natural rights enumerated in the Declaration of Independence, the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I hold that he is as much entitled to these as the white man.
Page 67 - Filling a glass, he turned to them and said, "with a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Page 472 - I have no purpose to introduce political and social equality between the white and the black races. There is a physical difference between the two, which in my judgment, will probably forever forbid their living together upon the footing of perfect equality; and inasmuch as it becomes a necessity that there must be a difference, I, as well as Judge Douglas, am in favor of the race to which I belong having the superior position.
Page 552 - Joint Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States...
Page 369 - Thou hast spread thy wing, and sheltered us from the pestilence that walketh in darkness, and the destruction that wasteth at noon-day.
Page 68 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Page 546 - ... and forever free and the executive government of the united states including the military and naval authority thereof will recognize and maintain the freedom of such persons and will do no act or acts to repress such persons or any of them in any efforts they may make for their actual freedom...