History of the United States of America Under the Constitution: 1847-1861. [1891W.H. & O.H. Morrison, 1891 |
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... strong 157 Cobb chosen Speaker of the House ; President's territorial plan 158 House without direction ; giants of the Senate 160 Clay once more a member ; his compromise scheme . 161 Discussion started ; famous senatorial oratory . 165 ...
... strong 157 Cobb chosen Speaker of the House ; President's territorial plan 158 House without direction ; giants of the Senate 160 Clay once more a member ; his compromise scheme . 161 Discussion started ; famous senatorial oratory . 165 ...
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... strong contrast with Taylor , who was beloved by all who served under him , for unaffected sim- plicity and kindness of heart , and took little interest in political rivalries . Once made known to the country , the latter struck ...
... strong contrast with Taylor , who was beloved by all who served under him , for unaffected sim- plicity and kindness of heart , and took little interest in political rivalries . Once made known to the country , the latter struck ...
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... 1 Coleman's Crittenden , 251. Thornton's party was 63 strong . One account says that 7 were killed ; another that about 16 were killed and wounded . 1846 . SIEGE OF FORT BROWN . 17 Mexicans , 16 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES . CHAP . XVIII .
... 1 Coleman's Crittenden , 251. Thornton's party was 63 strong . One account says that 7 were killed ; another that about 16 were killed and wounded . 1846 . SIEGE OF FORT BROWN . 17 Mexicans , 16 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES . CHAP . XVIII .
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... strong position on the road , at a place called Palo Alto , about nine miles from Mata- moras , with united forces , variously stated from 4,000 to 6,000 , and offered battle . An hour before noon on the 8th Taylor came in sight of the ...
... strong position on the road , at a place called Palo Alto , about nine miles from Mata- moras , with united forces , variously stated from 4,000 to 6,000 , and offered battle . An hour before noon on the 8th Taylor came in sight of the ...
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... strong - At Kendall ; Ripley , passim ; 8 H. H. Bancroft , 353-356 . Bancroft's excellent narrative makes too important the reflection of one writer upon General Taylor for not ordering a charge upon the Mexicans late in the afternoon ...
... strong - At Kendall ; Ripley , passim ; 8 H. H. Bancroft , 353-356 . Bancroft's excellent narrative makes too important the reflection of one writer upon General Taylor for not ordering a charge upon the Mexicans late in the afternoon ...
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Seite 487 - If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot.
Seite 286 - 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 own way, subject only to the constitution of the United States...
Seite 134 - The whole country from San Francisco to Los Angeles, and from the seashore to the base of the Sierra Nevada, resounds to the sordid cry of gold ! GOLD ! ! GOLD...
Seite 474 - We, the people of the State of South Carolina, in convention assembled, do declare and ordain, and it is hereby declared and ordained, that the ordinance adopted by us in convention on...
Seite 493 - Do the people of the South really entertain fears that a Republican administration would, directly or indirectly, interfere with the slaves, or with them about the slaves? If they do, I wish to assure you, as once a friend, and still, I hope, not an enemy, that there is no cause for such fears. The South would be in no more danger in this respect than it was in the days of Washington.
Seite 493 - I suppose, however, this does not meet the case. You think slavery is right and ought to be extended, while we think it is wrong and ought to be restricted. That. I suppose, is the rub. It certainly is the only substantial difference between us.
Seite 196 - ... and in the midst of great transactions which concern that country's fate ? Let the consequences be what they will, I am careless. No man can suffer too much, and no man can fall too soon, if he suffer or if he fall in defence of the liberties and Constitution of his country.
Seite 241 - ... until time and experience shall demonstrate the necessity of further legislation to guard against the evasion of the laws on the one hand and the abuse of their powers on the other...
Seite 376 - Besides, it is a judicial question, which legitimately belongs to the Supreme Court of the United States, before whom it is now pending, and will, it is understood, be speedily and finally settled. To their decision, in common with all good citizens, I shall cheerfully submit, whatever this may be...
Seite 490 - provisional government of the Confederate States of America...