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... ment of martial law against the Filipino insurgents , and further defining the in- tentions of the United States government : ren- " In the armed struggle against the sov- ereign power of the United States now in progress in these ...
... ment of martial law against the Filipino insurgents , and further defining the in- tentions of the United States government : ren- " In the armed struggle against the sov- ereign power of the United States now in progress in these ...
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... ment of the Ohio ; and after a brief and successful campaign in western Virginia , was appointed to the command of the National troops on the Potomac ( after- wards the Army of the Potomac ) and com- missioned a major - general of the ...
... ment of the Ohio ; and after a brief and successful campaign in western Virginia , was appointed to the command of the National troops on the Potomac ( after- wards the Army of the Potomac ) and com- missioned a major - general of the ...
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... ment over the region which once owned our flag is incompatible with the peace , the power , and the happiness of the people . The preservation of was the sole our Union vowed object for which the war was com- menced . It should have ...
... ment over the region which once owned our flag is incompatible with the peace , the power , and the happiness of the people . The preservation of was the sole our Union vowed object for which the war was com- menced . It should have ...
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... ment of Americans was sent to rescue her . 1838 ; was graduated at Centre College in 1857 , and at the law department of Co- lumbia University in 1859 , and began practice in Richmond ; served in the Con- HUGH McCULLOCH . of the State ...
... ment of Americans was sent to rescue her . 1838 ; was graduated at Centre College in 1857 , and at the law department of Co- lumbia University in 1859 , and began practice in Richmond ; served in the Con- HUGH McCULLOCH . of the State ...
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... ment of delegates to the first Congress in 1774 , and was colonel of the 1st New York Regiment . On Aug. 9 , 1776 , he was made a brigadier - general , and in the retreat from Long Island he superintended the embarkation of the troops ...
... ment of delegates to the first Congress in 1774 , and was colonel of the 1st New York Regiment . On Aug. 9 , 1776 , he was made a brigadier - general , and in the retreat from Long Island he superintended the embarkation of the troops ...
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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...