Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History from 458 A. D. to 1909, Volum 6Harper & brothers, 1906 - 524 sider |
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... Department of the Ohio , at the siege of Vicksburg , and of the Military Division of the West . In VI . - A 1 1863-64 he was assistant Professor of En- gineering at West Point . He was in many battles of the war , and assisted in reduc ...
... Department of the Ohio , at the siege of Vicksburg , and of the Military Division of the West . In VI . - A 1 1863-64 he was assistant Professor of En- gineering at West Point . He was in many battles of the war , and assisted in reduc ...
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... Department . At river , pushed on in hot haste to the the close of the war he engaged in farming Moravian towns , and on Nov. 4 entered the village of Oxford . He appeared un- heralded , and the inhabitants were great- ly terrified ...
... Department . At river , pushed on in hot haste to the the close of the war he engaged in farming Moravian towns , and on Nov. 4 entered the village of Oxford . He appeared un- heralded , and the inhabitants were great- ly terrified ...
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... Department . When the Box- er troubles in China called for foreign in- tervention , Captain McCalla was ordered tc Taku , and there was placed in com- mand of the first American detachment ordered on shore duty . On the march headed by ...
... Department . When the Box- er troubles in China called for foreign in- tervention , Captain McCalla was ordered tc Taku , and there was placed in com- mand of the first American detachment ordered on shore duty . On the march headed by ...
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... Department of the Interior under President Pierce . He died in De- troit , Mich . , Aug. 27 , 1880 . of States , and the binding authority of law over the President , army , and people , are subjects of no less vital importance in war ...
... Department of the Interior under President Pierce . He died in De- troit , Mich . , Aug. 27 , 1880 . of States , and the binding authority of law over the President , army , and people , are subjects of no less vital importance in war ...
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... department of Co- lumbia University in 1859 , and began practice in Richmond ; served in the Con- HUGH MeCULLOCH . federate army in the Civil War ; member of the State legislature in 1869-73 ; governor of Kentucky in 1875-79 ; mem- ber ...
... department of Co- lumbia University in 1859 , and began practice in Richmond ; served in the Con- HUGH MeCULLOCH . federate army in the Civil War ; member of the State legislature in 1869-73 ; governor of Kentucky in 1875-79 ; mem- ber ...
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Side 47 - That no law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the Government for redress of grievances. That no law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, and that the free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship, without discrimination or preference, shall forever be allowed; and no religious test shall be required for the exercise of civil or political...
Side 246 - We owe it, therefore, to candor, and to the amicable relations existing between the United States and those powers to declare, that we should consider any attempt on their part to extend their system to any portion of this hemisphere as dangerous to our peace and safety.
Side 47 - This city, Its Inhabitants, Its churches and religious worship, Its educational establishments and Its private property of all descriptions, are placed under the special safeguard of the faith and honor of the American army.
Side 35 - By sensible trade arrangements, which will not interrupt our home production, we shall extend the outlets for our increasing surplus. A system which provides a mutual exchange of commodities is manifestly essential to the continued and healthful growth of our export trade. We must not repose in fancied security that we can forever sell everything and buy little or nothing.
Side 69 - In reviewing the conduct of Great Britain towards the United States, our attention is necessarily drawn to the warfare, just renewed by the savages, on one of our extensive frontiers; a warfare, which is known to spare neither age nor sex, and to be distinguished by features peculiarly shocking to humanity. It is difficult to account for the...
Side 46 - Beginning with the 1st day of September, 1900, the authority to exercise, subject to my approval, through the Secretary of War, that part of the power of government in the Philippine Islands which is of a legislative nature is to be transferred from the military governor of the islands to this commission, to be thereafter exercised by them in the place and stead of the military governor, under such rules and regulations as you shall prescribe, until the establishment of the civil central government...
Side 35 - A system which provides a mutual exchange of commodities is manifestly essential to the continued and healthful growth of our export trade. We must not repose in fancied security that we can forever sell everything and buy little or nothing. If such a thing were possible it would not be best for us or for those with whom we deal. We should take from our customers such of their products as we can use without harm to our industries and labor.
Side 69 - ... general circulation of commerce, in which the British nation is at all times interested, and which in times of war is the best alleviation of its calamities to herself, as well as...
Side 47 - Exercise of this legislative authority will include the making of rules and orders having the effect of law for the raising of revenue by taxes, customs duties and imposts, the appropriation and expenditure of the public funds of the islands, the establishment of an educational system throughout the islands, the establishment of a system to secure an efficient civil service, the organization and establishment of courts, the organization and establishment of municipal and departmental governments,...
Side 246 - 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. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced, that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defense.