Abridgment of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856: Dec. 7, 1846-Sept. 30, 1850D. Appleton, 1863 |
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... South is in no danger from whatever they might term the honest preju- dices of the North , or the political fanaticism of the political demagogues of the North , if there be such , who may seek to avail them- selves of such fanaticism ...
... South is in no danger from whatever they might term the honest preju- dices of the North , or the political fanaticism of the political demagogues of the North , if there be such , who may seek to avail them- selves of such fanaticism ...
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... South were then willing to acquiesce in what appeared to be , and , so far as the action of this House is concerned , in what was the legisla- tion , will , and declaration of this Union on the subject . It passed in this House . Sir ...
... South were then willing to acquiesce in what appeared to be , and , so far as the action of this House is concerned , in what was the legisla- tion , will , and declaration of this Union on the subject . It passed in this House . Sir ...
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... South pact ; it is not , sir , in the constitution . as they exist , with our money and with our blood , when that day comes , as many - many Southern men - fear it may come . When that day comes , sir , the North stands with them . We ...
... South pact ; it is not , sir , in the constitution . as they exist , with our money and with our blood , when that day comes , as many - many Southern men - fear it may come . When that day comes , sir , the North stands with them . We ...
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... South Carolina ( Mr. BURT ) proposed an amendment to that bill , fixing the line for slave territory at thirty - six degrees and thirty minutes of north latitude . The honorable mover of that amendment , with those who deny the power ...
... South Carolina ( Mr. BURT ) proposed an amendment to that bill , fixing the line for slave territory at thirty - six degrees and thirty minutes of north latitude . The honorable mover of that amendment , with those who deny the power ...
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... South Carolina ( Mr. CALHOUN ) themselves that now or hereafter the South it seems to me is the most certain and practi- will suffer herself to be degraded to preserve cable ; and I shall not repeat it . His argu - friendly relations ...
... South Carolina ( Mr. CALHOUN ) themselves that now or hereafter the South it seems to me is the most certain and practi- will suffer herself to be degraded to preserve cable ; and I shall not repeat it . His argu - friendly relations ...
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Էջ 254 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you in your National capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Էջ 254 - 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. But as it is easy to foresee that, from different causes and from different quarters, much pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth; as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal...
Էջ 253 - There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory otherwise than in the punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted; Provided, always, That any person escaping into the same, from whom labor or service is lawfully claimed in any one of the original States, such fugitive may be lawfully reclaimed and conveyed to the person claiming his or her labor or service as aforesaid.
Էջ 254 - 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.
Էջ 254 - With such powerful and obvious motives to union affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who, in any quarter, may endeavor to weaken its bands.
Էջ 213 - But they shall be under the obligation to make their election within one year from the date of the exchange of ratifications of this treaty ; and...
Էջ 254 - Citizens, by birth, or choice, of a common country, tha't country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Էջ 103 - That after the year 1800 of the Christian era there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in any of the said States, otherwise than in punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted to have been personally guilty.
Էջ 300 - The Mexicans who, in the territories aforesaid, shall not preserve the character of citizens of the Mexican Republic, conformably with what is stipulated in the preceding article, shall be incorporated into the Union of the United States and be admitted, at the proper time (to be judged of by the Congress of the United States...
Էջ 30 - ... shall be entitled to vote at the first election and shall be eligible to any office within the said territory; but the qualifications of voters, and of holding office, at all subsequent elections, shall be such as shall be prescribed by the legislative assembly. Provided, that the right of suffrage and of holding office shall be exercised only by citizens of the United States...