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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... seen , and what has been felt in this youngest and most vigorous of the nations of the earth . It , in fact , records the most wonderful events of the most wonderful century . While it is true that many of the sub- jects selected for ...
... seen , and what has been felt in this youngest and most vigorous of the nations of the earth . It , in fact , records the most wonderful events of the most wonderful century . While it is true that many of the sub- jects selected for ...
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... seen at Niagara Falls , 108. Remarkable Meteoric Display on the Missis- · 230 180 . Judge Edmonds ; Portrait , - 345 sippi , 233 162 16. Spiritual Autograph of Swedenborg . STORMING OF CHAPULTEPEC , · · · 345 - 347 109. The Preservation ...
... seen at Niagara Falls , 108. Remarkable Meteoric Display on the Missis- · 230 180 . Judge Edmonds ; Portrait , - 345 sippi , 233 162 16. Spiritual Autograph of Swedenborg . STORMING OF CHAPULTEPEC , · · · 345 - 347 109. The Preservation ...
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... seen , and from this circumstance observed in the evening . A lighted torch , held by a person passing along the street , occa- sioned a reflection of a faint red or copper- tinged light - similar to a faint aurora borealis , the ...
... seen , and from this circumstance observed in the evening . A lighted torch , held by a person passing along the street , occa- sioned a reflection of a faint red or copper- tinged light - similar to a faint aurora borealis , the ...
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... seen at the dis- tance of half a mile ; south - westerly , hills might be clearly seen at the distance of twenty miles , though the intermediate space was so shaded that it was impossi- ble to distinguish woodland from pasture . At half ...
... seen at the dis- tance of half a mile ; south - westerly , hills might be clearly seen at the distance of twenty miles , though the intermediate space was so shaded that it was impossi- ble to distinguish woodland from pasture . At half ...
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... seen coming down the rocky hill - side , to meet the barge . It was Colonel Lamb , who looked confounded on seeing the commander - in - chief . He commenced an apology , declaring that he was wholly ignorant of his excellency's ...
... seen coming down the rocky hill - side , to meet the barge . It was Colonel Lamb , who looked confounded on seeing the commander - in - chief . He commenced an apology , declaring that he was wholly ignorant of his excellency's ...
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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...