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... elected president of the American Society of Civil Engineers . In 1870 he won the prize which had been offered by the Aus- trian government for the best plan for improving that part of the Danube River known as " The Iron Gates . " Mr ...
... elected president of the American Society of Civil Engineers . In 1870 he won the prize which had been offered by the Aus- trian government for the best plan for improving that part of the Danube River known as " The Iron Gates . " Mr ...
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... elected to the Ohio legislature , and in 1816 he was ap- pointed a commissioner to conclude treaties with the Indian tribes . He was again an Ohio legislator and speaker of the House , and in 1819 was sent to Con- gress . He was ...
... elected to the Ohio legislature , and in 1816 he was ap- pointed a commissioner to conclude treaties with the Indian tribes . He was again an Ohio legislator and speaker of the House , and in 1819 was sent to Con- gress . He was ...
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... elected bishop in 1896. He has serve Corps , consisting of 15,000 men , and lectured on The Bright Side of Libby was made brigadier - general in May , 1861 . Prison . This force was converted into three di- McCabe , JAMES DABNEY ...
... elected bishop in 1896. He has serve Corps , consisting of 15,000 men , and lectured on The Bright Side of Libby was made brigadier - general in May , 1861 . Prison . This force was converted into three di- McCabe , JAMES DABNEY ...
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... elected governor of New Jer- sey . He died in Orange , N. J. , Oct. 29 , 1885 . Presidential Candidate . - On Aug. 29 , 1864 , the Democratic National Convention assembled in Chicago , Ill . , and nominated General McClellan for the ...
... elected governor of New Jer- sey . He died in Orange , N. J. , Oct. 29 , 1885 . Presidential Candidate . - On Aug. 29 , 1864 , the Democratic National Convention assembled in Chicago , Ill . , and nominated General McClellan for the ...
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... elected condition of peace . We ask no more . to Congress as a Democrat in 1895 , 1897 , and 1899 , and mayor of New York in 1903 . " Let me add what I doubt not was , al- though unexpressed , the sentiment of the convention , as it is ...
... elected condition of peace . We ask no more . to Congress as a Democrat in 1895 , 1897 , and 1899 , and mayor of New York in 1903 . " Let me add what I doubt not was , al- though unexpressed , the sentiment of the convention , as it is ...
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Side 30 - Having behind us the producing masses of this nation and the world, supported by the commercial interests, the laboring interests and the toilers everywhere, we will answer their demand for a gold standard by saying to them: You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.
Side 171 - House dissenting) had declared that " by the act of the Republic of Mexico a state of war exists between that Government and the United States...
Side 36 - ... ever remember that our interest is in concord, not conflict, and that our real eminence rests in the victories of peace, not those of war. We hope that all who are represented here may be moved to higher and nobler effort for their own and the world's good, and that out of this city may come not only greater commerce and trade for us all, but, more essential than these, relations of mutual respect, confidence and friendship which will deepen and endure. "Our earnest prayer is that God will graciously...
Side 38 - Alliance, or a better system ; also by payments in discharge of its obligations for public improvements. 1. We demand free and unlimited coinage of silver and gold at the present legal ratio of 16 to 1.
Side 67 - British subjects alone that, under the pretext of searching for these, thousands of American citizens, under the safeguard of public law and of their national flag, have been torn from their country and from everything dear to them, have been dragged on board ships of war of a foreign nation, and exposed under the severities of their discipline, to be exiled to the most distant and deadly climes, to risk their lives in the battles of their oppressors, and to be the melancholy instruments of taking...
Side 34 - After all, how near one to the other is every part of the world. Modern inventions have brought into close relation widely separated peoples and made them better acquainted. Geographic and political divisions will continue to exist, but distances have been effaced. Swift ships and fast trains are becoming cosmopolitan. They invade fields which a few years ago were impenetrable. The world's products are exchanged as never before, and with increasing transportation facilities come increasing knowledge...
Side 133 - God's people here, and not to practice those courses in a wilderness which you went so far to prevent. These rigid ways have laid you very low in the hearts of the saints. I do assure you I have heard them pray in the public assemblies that the Lord would give you meek and humble spirits, not to strive so much for uniformity as to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace.
Side 228 - ... exempt from the payment of all taxes or duties of the United States, as well as from taxation in any form by or under State, municipal, or local authority...
Side 46 - ... the future of the Philippines may be, there is no course open to us now except the prosecution of the war until the insurgents are reduced to submission. The commission is of the opinion that there has been no time since the destruction of the Spanish squadron by Admiral Dewey when it was possible to withdraw our forces from the islands either with honor to ourselves or with safety to the inhabitants.
Side 273 - ... conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $300, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both said punishments, in the discretion of the court...