Selections from the Speeches and Writings of Hon. Thomas L. Clingman, of North Carolina: With Additions and Explanatory Notes |
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... union of oxygen , which is a supporter of combustion , with the carbon and hydrogen in the fuel . " " But why does the oxygen unite with the carbon and hydrogen ? " says the Esquimaux . " That oyxgen unites with these combustibles is a ...
... union of oxygen , which is a supporter of combustion , with the carbon and hydrogen in the fuel . " " But why does the oxygen unite with the carbon and hydrogen ? " says the Esquimaux . " That oyxgen unites with these combustibles is a ...
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... union of the remains of the old Whig and Democratic parties , in 1860 , might probably have postponed the difficulty for a few years , or caused a different termination of the contest . . Even for the preceding state of affairs , which ...
... union of the remains of the old Whig and Democratic parties , in 1860 , might probably have postponed the difficulty for a few years , or caused a different termination of the contest . . Even for the preceding state of affairs , which ...
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... Union yield , can be produced in abundance , not only in the central parts , but , in fact , all over our State . While tobacco may be profitably grown in almost every portion of it , some of the northern counties produce varieties ...
... Union yield , can be produced in abundance , not only in the central parts , but , in fact , all over our State . While tobacco may be profitably grown in almost every portion of it , some of the northern counties produce varieties ...
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... Union , he is in all respects superior to what he has been elsewhere . Apprehension was formerly felt lest , by reason of the considerable numbers existing in this country , there might in time be a complete mixture of the two races ...
... Union , he is in all respects superior to what he has been elsewhere . Apprehension was formerly felt lest , by reason of the considerable numbers existing in this country , there might in time be a complete mixture of the two races ...
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... Union . It is also a rich mineral region . The gold mines are worked now to a considerable extent . The best ores of iron are found in great abundance in many places ; copper , lead , and other valuable minerals exist . That must one ...
... Union . It is also a rich mineral region . The gold mines are worked now to a considerable extent . The best ores of iron are found in great abundance in many places ; copper , lead , and other valuable minerals exist . That must one ...
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Page 494 - That the Constitution and all Laws of the United States which are not locally inapplicable, shall have the same force and effect within the said Territory of Nebraska as elsewhere within the United States...
Page 562 - It follows from these views that no State upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union; that resolves and ordinances to that effect are legally void; and that acts of violence, within any State or States, against the authority of the United States, are insurrectionary or revolutionary, according to circumstances.
Page 20 - Look then abroad through Nature, to the range Of planets, suns, and adamantine spheres, Wheeling unshaken through the void immense ; And speak, O man ! does this capacious scene, With half that kindling majesty, dilate Thy strong conception, as when Brutus rose Refulgent from the stroke of...
Page 494 - March 6, 1820,) which, being inconsistent with the principle of non-intervention by Congress with slavery in the States and Territories — as recognized by the legislation of 1850, commonly called the Compromise Measures — is hereby declared inoperative and void; it being the true intent and meaning of this act not to legislate slavery into any Territory or State, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their...
Page 51 - ... the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
Page 562 - I therefore consider that in view of the Constitution and the laws the Union is unbroken, and to the extent of my ability I shall take care, as the Constitution itself expressly enjoins upon me, that the laws of the Union be faithfully executed in all the States.
Page 403 - ... occupy, or fortify or colonize, or assume, or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito coast, or any part of Central America...
Page 563 - The power confided to me will be used to hold, occupy, and possess the property and places belonging to the Government, and to collect the duties and imposts; but beyond what may be necessary for these objects there will be no invasion, no using of force against or among the people anywhere.
Page 435 - ... permit Cuba to be Africanized and become a second St. Domingo, with all its attendant horrors to the white race, and suffer the flames to extend to our own neighboring shores, seriously to endanger or actually to consume the fair fabric of our Union.