A Guide to the Right Understanding of Our American Union, Or, Political, Economical, and Literary MiscellaniesDerby & Jackson, 1857 - 407 Seiten |
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... ment of the sacredness with which self - government is re- spected in the United States . Slavery when thus viewed is not a national reproach , as some people superficially affirm ; but the cobbler's hut , which , while it contrasts ...
... ment of the sacredness with which self - government is re- spected in the United States . Slavery when thus viewed is not a national reproach , as some people superficially affirm ; but the cobbler's hut , which , while it contrasts ...
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... ment which we substitute in place of obedience , and which , in our zeal for his memory , we erect by obtruding pecu- niary contributions therefor among our ballot - boxes , at the expense , perhaps , of driving therefrom some sensitive ...
... ment which we substitute in place of obedience , and which , in our zeal for his memory , we erect by obtruding pecu- niary contributions therefor among our ballot - boxes , at the expense , perhaps , of driving therefrom some sensitive ...
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... ment . " We all feel that secession is practicable ; and to urge a discontinuance of further annoyances against the South , we have lately seen numerously attended " Union Meetings " in our large cities , and their influence will be ...
... ment . " We all feel that secession is practicable ; and to urge a discontinuance of further annoyances against the South , we have lately seen numerously attended " Union Meetings " in our large cities , and their influence will be ...
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... ment shall be reduced , as much as practicable , by economy and the land money . But to omit old examples , what caused the abandonment , at the last session of Congress , of the Wilmot proviso , though patriotism during the war with ...
... ment shall be reduced , as much as practicable , by economy and the land money . But to omit old examples , what caused the abandonment , at the last session of Congress , of the Wilmot proviso , though patriotism during the war with ...
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... ment of associated societies ? and what arouses in nearly all our cities Union meetings , without distinction of party , to arrest slavery agitation , on which parties so long have lived ? It is the determined spirit evinced by some of ...
... ment of associated societies ? and what arouses in nearly all our cities Union meetings , without distinction of party , to arrest slavery agitation , on which parties so long have lived ? It is the determined spirit evinced by some of ...
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 273 - For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment ; and ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place ; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool : are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts...
Seite 273 - I see, men's judgments are A parcel of their fortunes ; and things outward Do draw the inward quality after them, To suffer all alike.
Seite 34 - Constitution, which we now present, is the result of a spirit of amity, and of that mutual deference and concession which the peculiarity of our political situation rendered indispensable.
Seite 40 - While foreign nations less blessed with that freedom which is power than ourselves are advancing with gigantic strides in the career of public improvement, were we to slumber in indolence or fold up our arms and proclaim to the world that we are palsied by the will of our constituents, would it not be to cast away the bounties of Providence and doom ourselves to perpetual inferiority?
Seite 244 - The free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed in this State to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief...
Seite 29 - ... and the fire that is never quenched ;" and the natural effects produced by it is universal anguish and despair, — " weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth.
Seite 34 - That it will meet the full and entire approbation of every state is not perhaps to be expected; but each will doubtless consider that had her interest been alone consulted, the consequences might have been particularly disagreeable or injurious to others; that it is liable to as few exceptions as could reasonably have been expected, we hope and believe; that it may promote the lasting welfare of that country so dear to us all, and secure her freedom and happiness, is our most ardent wish.
Seite 34 - It is at all times difficult to draw with precision the line between those rights, which must be surrendered, and those, which may be reserved; and on the present occasion this difficulty was increased by a difference among the several states, as to their situation, extent, habits, and particular interests.
Seite 39 - While dwelling with pleasing satisfaction upon the superior excellence of our political institutions, let us not be unmindful that liberty is power; that the nation blessed with the largest portion of liberty must, in proportion to its numbers, be the most powerful nation upon earth...
Seite 208 - Corporations may be formed under general laws; but shall not be created by special act, except for municipal purposes, and in cases where, in the judgment of the Legislature, the objects of the corporation cannot be attained under general laws.