The History, Civil, Political and Military, of the Southern Rebellion: From Its Incipient Stages to Its Close. Comprehending, Also, All Important State Papers, Ordinances of Secession, Proclamations, Proceedings of Congress, Official Reports of Commanders, Etc., Etc, Band 1J.D. Torrey, 1861 |
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... laws were sedulously of the Government , and merit a prominent careful to execute their trusts with fidelity place in any political history of the country . and wisdom , even though the motive might That agitation was the parent of ...
... laws were sedulously of the Government , and merit a prominent careful to execute their trusts with fidelity place in any political history of the country . and wisdom , even though the motive might That agitation was the parent of ...
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... law must be sustained and the resistants punished ; otherwise all law would be at an end , and any armed mob might defy the acts of Congress . A ... laws to desist . This effected nothing , when he issued a second , calling upon the |
... law must be sustained and the resistants punished ; otherwise all law would be at an end , and any armed mob might defy the acts of Congress . A ... laws to desist . This effected nothing , when he issued a second , calling upon the |
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... law was not enforced , and as the Sedition law terminated by limi- tation in less than two years , it is evident that it was not the laws themselves which offended so much , as the principle involved . They gave occasion , therefore ...
... law was not enforced , and as the Sedition law terminated by limi- tation in less than two years , it is evident that it was not the laws themselves which offended so much , as the principle involved . They gave occasion , therefore ...
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... laws . Ten thousand stand of arms and the requisite quantity of military munitions were ordered to be purchased , and any acts done in pursuance of that law were to be held lawful in the State courts . At the opening of Congress ...
... laws . Ten thousand stand of arms and the requisite quantity of military munitions were ordered to be purchased , and any acts done in pursuance of that law were to be held lawful in the State courts . At the opening of Congress ...
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... laws - denying to Congress the power to le- gislate laws for its territories . That act became a law , after one of the most exciting sessions of Congress known for What was most important , however , in this unfortunate re - opening of ...
... laws - denying to Congress the power to le- gislate laws for its territories . That act became a law , after one of the most exciting sessions of Congress known for What was most important , however , in this unfortunate re - opening of ...
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Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 513 - No person shall be a representative who shall not have attained the age of twenty-five years, and been seven years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that State in which he shall be chosen.
Seite 49 - ... the palladium of your political safety and prosperity, watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety ; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned ; and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred ties which now link together the various parts.
Seite 517 - President; neither shall any person be eligible to that office who shall not have attained the age of thirty-five years, and been fourteen years a resident within the limits of the Confederate States, as they may exist at the time of his election.
Seite 514 - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members ; and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Seite 94 - Constitution of the United States of America was ratified, and also all Acts and parts of Acts of the General Assembly of this State ratifying the amendments of the said Constitution, are hereby repealed, and that the union now subsisting between South Carolina and other States under the name of the United States of America, is hereby dissolved.
Seite 49 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so ; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad ; of your safety ; of your prosperity ; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Seite 513 - ... may be chosen every second year; and if vacancies happen, by resignation or otherwise, during the recess of the Legislature of any State, the executive thereof may make temporary appointments until the next meeting of the Legislature, which shall then fill such vacancies.
Seite 514 - They shall, in all cases except treason, felony and breach of the peace, be privileged from arrest during their attendance at the session of their respective houses, and in going to and returning from the same; and for any speech or debate in either house they shall not be questioned in any other place.
Seite 514 - But Congress may, by law, grant to the principal officer in each of the Executive Departments a seat upon the floor of either House, with the privilege of discussing any measures appertaining to his department.
Seite 513 - Georgia three. 4. When vacancies happen in the representation from any state, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies.