Historical Sketches of the United States: From the Peace of 1815 to 1830S. Converse, 1830 - 444 Seiten |
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... presented was most humiliating to the Algerine tyrant ; the loss of his whole fleet , or submission to the terms of the American commissioners . The port captain and Swedish consul then went on shore , and returned on the next day with ...
... presented was most humiliating to the Algerine tyrant ; the loss of his whole fleet , or submission to the terms of the American commissioners . The port captain and Swedish consul then went on shore , and returned on the next day with ...
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... presented to the dey for his acceptance ; who affected not to understand why ano- ther treaty should be offered him ; complained that it was variant from the original , and insisted that it should be ac- companied with presents ; the ...
... presented to the dey for his acceptance ; who affected not to understand why ano- ther treaty should be offered him ; complained that it was variant from the original , and insisted that it should be ac- companied with presents ; the ...
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... presented two , which were left unsettled by the treaty of Ghent , viz . commercial intercourse and neutral rights . The first object they stated , embraced the direct trade to the British European dominions , and the trade to their ...
... presented two , which were left unsettled by the treaty of Ghent , viz . commercial intercourse and neutral rights . The first object they stated , embraced the direct trade to the British European dominions , and the trade to their ...
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... presented themselves in a great variety of shapes ; few had suffered in their persons or property , but what thought they had a claim to remuneration from the government . war . Canadian volunteers . In the early part of the contest , a ...
... presented themselves in a great variety of shapes ; few had suffered in their persons or property , but what thought they had a claim to remuneration from the government . war . Canadian volunteers . In the early part of the contest , a ...
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... presented the prospect of years of hard labor and hard fare , but an ultimate compe- tency and independence . This was the choice of many , who , saving a small sum from the wreck of their property , re- tired to the west , and there ...
... presented the prospect of years of hard labor and hard fare , but an ultimate compe- tency and independence . This was the choice of many , who , saving a small sum from the wreck of their property , re- tired to the west , and there ...
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 191 - The citizens of the United States cherish sentiments the most friendly in favor of the liberty and happiness of their fellow-men on that side of the Atlantic. In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Seite 191 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America...
Seite 250 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise, and in the arrangements by which they may terminate, the occasion has been judged proper for asserting as a principle in which the rights, and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Seite 402 - Resolved, That the Committee on Public Lands be instructed to inquire and report the quantity of public lands remaining unsold within each State and Territory, and whether it be expedient to limit for a certain period the sales of the public lands to such lands only as have been heretofore been offered for sale, and are now subject to entry at the minimum price.
Seite 303 - Indian title east of that line, as soon as it could be done, " peaceably and on reasonable terms.
Seite 138 - The constitution of our country, in its most interesting and vital parts, is to be considered; the conflicting powers of the government of the Union and of its members, as marked in that constitution, are to be discussed; and an opinion given, which may essentially influence the great operations of the government. No tribunal can approach such a question without a deep sense of its importance, and of the awful responsibility involved in its decision.
Seite 192 - To what extent such interposition may be carried, on the same principle, is a question in which all independent powers whose governments differ from theirs are interested, even those most remote, and surely none more so than the United States.
Seite 31 - And it is a happy reflection, that any defect of constitutional authority which may be encountered can be supplied in a mode which the constitution itself has providently pointed out.
Seite 71 - ... firmness, without any regard to party, you will go far to, if not entirely, eradicate those feelings which, on former occasions, threw so many obstacles in the way of government ; and perhaps have the pleasure and honor of uniting a people heretofore politically divided. The chief magistrate of a great and powerful nation should never indulge in party feelings. His conduct should be liberal and disinterested, always bearing in mind that he acts for the whole and not a part of the community.
Seite 175 - The inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal Constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages, and immunities of citizens of the United States; and in the meantime they shall be maintained and protected in the free enjoyment of their liberty, property, and the religion which they profess.