Selections from the Speeches and Writings of Hon. Thomas L. Clingman, of North Carolina: With Additions and Explanatory Notes |
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... less absurd than it would be to affirm that because the Mississippi river at its source was limpid , it must be equally clear at its mouth ; or to insist that a man who was seen planting corn in April , was inconsistent because he did ...
... less absurd than it would be to affirm that because the Mississippi river at its source was limpid , it must be equally clear at its mouth ; or to insist that a man who was seen planting corn in April , was inconsistent because he did ...
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... less than one hundred and twenty inches , or ten feet . On this occasion he arose only after the debate had already taken a wide range , and his exposition of his views was so lucid , and at the same time so logical and accurate , that ...
... less than one hundred and twenty inches , or ten feet . On this occasion he arose only after the debate had already taken a wide range , and his exposition of his views was so lucid , and at the same time so logical and accurate , that ...
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... less than the work of His hands ? Have we any reason to suppose that His power to - day is not as great as it was in the dawn of creation ? Vast and incomprehensible as is the idea of eternity , science can point us to no other ...
... less than the work of His hands ? Have we any reason to suppose that His power to - day is not as great as it was in the dawn of creation ? Vast and incomprehensible as is the idea of eternity , science can point us to no other ...
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... lose some of the speaker's words . The effect on the Senators arraigned was not less striking . While Mr. Benton strove to throw it off , with an awkwardly put - on air between indifference and defiance , Mr. Buchanan hung his head ( 28 )
... lose some of the speaker's words . The effect on the Senators arraigned was not less striking . While Mr. Benton strove to throw it off , with an awkwardly put - on air between indifference and defiance , Mr. Buchanan hung his head ( 28 )
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... less impressive , in which two of these personages filled a most conspicuous place . In the winter of 1850 and 1851 Jenny Lind announced a concert in Washington . Being desirous of hearing her under favorable circumstances , I secured a ...
... less impressive , in which two of these personages filled a most conspicuous place . In the winter of 1850 and 1851 Jenny Lind announced a concert in Washington . Being desirous of hearing her under favorable circumstances , I secured a ...
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Page 488 - 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 556 - 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 620 - 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 14 - 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 488 - 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 45 - ... the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will.
Page 556 - 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 397 - ... 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 557 - 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 429 - ... 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.