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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... Nearly Forty Great Commonwealths and Forty Million People . -Anticipations of the Coming Anniversary . - Legislation by Congress for its Patriotic Observance . — A Grand Expo- sition of the Century's Growth and Progress , the Principal ...
... Nearly Forty Great Commonwealths and Forty Million People . -Anticipations of the Coming Anniversary . - Legislation by Congress for its Patriotic Observance . — A Grand Expo- sition of the Century's Growth and Progress , the Principal ...
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... nearly three days , and was extremely earnest . It was so powerfully opposed by some of the members , that Jefferson com- pared the opposition to " the ceaseless ac- tion of gravity , weighing upon us by night and by day . " Its ...
... nearly three days , and was extremely earnest . It was so powerfully opposed by some of the members , that Jefferson com- pared the opposition to " the ceaseless ac- tion of gravity , weighing upon us by night and by day . " Its ...
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... o'clock , at which time there was the greatest obscurity in that place . What little motion of the air there was just at this period , was nearly from the south ; though the atmosphere was as calm as the THE WONDERFUL DARK DAY . 43.
... o'clock , at which time there was the greatest obscurity in that place . What little motion of the air there was just at this period , was nearly from the south ; though the atmosphere was as calm as the THE WONDERFUL DARK DAY . 43.
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... nearly resemble the color of brass . At about twelve o'clock , noon , the singular obscuration ceased ; the greatest darkness , at any particular time , was at least as dense as what is commonly called ' candlelighting , ' in the ...
... nearly resemble the color of brass . At about twelve o'clock , noon , the singular obscuration ceased ; the greatest darkness , at any particular time , was at least as dense as what is commonly called ' candlelighting , ' in the ...
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... nearly cut off . The general then sent forward Hardin , with three hundred men , who speedily encountered another ment , was retrieved by a most complete | large body . After a brave contest , in and decisive victory , under General ...
... nearly cut off . The general then sent forward Hardin , with three hundred men , who speedily encountered another ment , was retrieved by a most complete | large body . After a brave contest , in and decisive victory , under General ...
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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...