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... known as the Gulf of Mexico , forms a circular bay of more than two hundred and fifty leagues diameter : as it were , a Mediterranean with two outlets , whose coasts , from Cape Florida to Cape Catoche , in Yucatan , appertain ...
... known as the Gulf of Mexico , forms a circular bay of more than two hundred and fifty leagues diameter : as it were , a Mediterranean with two outlets , whose coasts , from Cape Florida to Cape Catoche , in Yucatan , appertain ...
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... known that we first conquered Mexico , and could have held her , under the European rule of the right of conquest , yet we magna- nimously released her , and paid fifteen millions of dollars for a small portion of the territory ...
... known that we first conquered Mexico , and could have held her , under the European rule of the right of conquest , yet we magna- nimously released her , and paid fifteen millions of dollars for a small portion of the territory ...
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... known that under our treaty stipulations with England for the suppression of the African slave trade , the United States are required to maintain a large naval force on the pestilential African coasts . A long cruise on this coast is as ...
... known that under our treaty stipulations with England for the suppression of the African slave trade , the United States are required to maintain a large naval force on the pestilential African coasts . A long cruise on this coast is as ...
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... known rule of action , the sectionalism of the Republican party , has been demonstrated a thousand times , and the fact that he could not favor the position of this same party on the question of the annexation of Cuba , appears evident ...
... known rule of action , the sectionalism of the Republican party , has been demonstrated a thousand times , and the fact that he could not favor the position of this same party on the question of the annexation of Cuba , appears evident ...
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... known as Richard III . of England , at this time applied for her hand , but we do not hear in the history of the negotiation any men- tion of that deformity with which Shakespeare has made him come down to us . " But the person on whom ...
... known as Richard III . of England , at this time applied for her hand , but we do not hear in the history of the negotiation any men- tion of that deformity with which Shakespeare has made him come down to us . " But the person on whom ...
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 266 - Who was her father? Who was her mother? Had she a sister? Had she a brother? Or was there a dearer one Still, and a nearer one Yet, than all other?
Seite 204 - That the Constitution confers upon Congress sovereign power over the territories of the United States for their government, and that in the exercise of this power it is both the right and the duty of Congress to prohibit in the territories those twin relics of barbarism — Polygamy and Slavery.
Seite 266 - One more unfortunate, Weary of breath, Rashly importunate, Gone to her death! 'Take her up tenderly, Lift her with care; Fashioned so slenderly, Young, and so fair! "Look at her garments Clinging like cerements; Whilst the wave constantly Drips from her clothing; Take her up instantly, Loving, not loathing. 'Touch her not scornfully; Think of her mournfully, Gently and humanly; Not of the stains of her,— All that remains of her Now is pure womanly.
Seite 24 - These islands, from their local position are natural appendages to the North American continent, and one of them (Onha) almost in sight of our shores, from a multitude of considerations, has become an object of transcendent importance to the commercial and political interests of our Union.
Seite 270 - The storm has gone over me ; and I lie like one of those old oaks which the late hurricane has scattered about me. I am stripped of all my honours, I am torn up by the roots, and lie prostrate on the earth ! There, and prostrate there, I most unfeignedly recognize the Divine justice, and in some degree submit to it.
Seite 104 - That the legislative power of the Territory shall extend to all rightful subjects of legislation consistent with the Constitution of the United States and the provisions of this act...
Seite 23 - It will be objected to our receiving Cuba that no limit can then be drawn to our future acquisitions. Cuba can be defended by us without a navy, and this develops the principle which ought to limit our views. Nothing should ever be accepted which would require a navy to defend it.
Seite 302 - That it is the sentiment of this Legislature, that the charter of the Bank of the United States ought not to be renewed ; and that our senators in Congress be instructed, and our representatives respectfully requested, to vote against such renewal.
Seite 204 - ... it becomes our duty, by legislation, whenever such legislation is necessary, to maintain this provision of the Constitution against all attempts to violate it; and we deny the authority of Congress, of a territorial legislature, or of any individuals, to give legal existence to slavery in any territory of the United States.
Seite 266 - In she plunged boldly — No matter how coldly The rough river ran — Over the brink of it, Picture it — think of it, Dissolute Man! Lave in it, drink of it, Then, if you can!