The United States Democratic Review, 42. köideLloyd & Campbell, 1858 Vols. 1-3, 5-8 contain the political and literary portions; v. 4 the historical register department, of the numbers published from Oct. 1837 to Dec. 1840. |
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... establish courts of Mixed Commission , to hear and determine cases of seizure made by the Cruisers of either government , was rejected only because the Constitution of this government ren- dered it impossible for Congress to establish ...
... establish courts of Mixed Commission , to hear and determine cases of seizure made by the Cruisers of either government , was rejected only because the Constitution of this government ren- dered it impossible for Congress to establish ...
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... establish a postulate so plain and apparent , would convict of the juvenile folly of proof to make clearer an ... established code . But to this day , all these courts have been unable to agree ; and hence the traffic in slaves ...
... establish a postulate so plain and apparent , would convict of the juvenile folly of proof to make clearer an ... established code . But to this day , all these courts have been unable to agree ; and hence the traffic in slaves ...
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... established to regulate the relations of the servile race long before there ever was an American Congress ? How can it make the slave trade abroad , which is only one of its bearings , a great wickedness and contrary to approved morals ...
... established to regulate the relations of the servile race long before there ever was an American Congress ? How can it make the slave trade abroad , which is only one of its bearings , a great wickedness and contrary to approved morals ...
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... establish- ment of new principles of government policy , which always inaugurated a reformation of the previously entertained opinions of mankind . The cradle in which was given con- ception to that new and untried civilization , became ...
... establish- ment of new principles of government policy , which always inaugurated a reformation of the previously entertained opinions of mankind . The cradle in which was given con- ception to that new and untried civilization , became ...
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... established . North of 36 degrees and 30 minutes he considers to be insufficient , because the onward march of the Republic , and the corresponding development of the races , have de- monstrated incontrovertibly that slavery could not ...
... established . North of 36 degrees and 30 minutes he considers to be insufficient , because the onward march of the Republic , and the corresponding development of the races , have de- monstrated incontrovertibly that slavery could not ...
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Page 104 - 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.
Page 104 - 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.
Page 115 - 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.
Page 372 - The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war ; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4. Blockades, in order to be binding, must be effective ; that is to say, maintained by a force sufficient really to prevent access to the coast of the enemy.
Page 278 - So sinks the day-star in the ocean bed, And yet anon repairs his drooping head, And tricks his beams, and with new spangled ore Flames in the forehead of the morning sky...
Page 382 - It must be by his death : and, for my part, I know no personal cause to spurn at him, But for the general. He would be crown'd : — How that might change his nature, there's the question : It is the bright day that brings forth the adder ; And that craves wary walking.
Page 136 - 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...
Page 450 - ... with, any state or people for the purpose of erecting or maintaining any such fortifications, or of occupying, fortifying, or colonizing Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito Coast, or any part of Central America, or of assuming, or exercising dominion over the same...
Page 449 - Britain hereby declare, that neither the one nor the other will ever obtain or maintain for itself any exclusive control over the said Ship Canal; agreeing that neither will ever erect or maintain any fortifications commanding the same, or in the vicinity thereof, or occupy, or fortify, or colonize, or assume or exercise any dominion over Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito Coast, or any part of Central America...
Page 96 - Resolved, That copies of the Declaration be sent to the several assemblies, conventions, and committees, or councils of safety, and to the several commanding officers of the continental troops ; that it be proclaimed in each of the United States, and at the head of the army.