The Congressional Globe, Volume 31Blair & Rives, 1861 - Law |
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... regard it as mere cloth bunting fail to comprehend its symbolical power . Wherever civilization dwells , or the name of Washington is known , it bears in its fold the concentrated power of armies and of navies , and surrounds its ...
... regard it as mere cloth bunting fail to comprehend its symbolical power . Wherever civilization dwells , or the name of Washington is known , it bears in its fold the concentrated power of armies and of navies , and surrounds its ...
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... regard to what the gentleman from Massachusetts has said , I wish to say further , that I do not believe you can find a man within the precincts of this Capitol who will seriously affirm that the election under which Mr. THAYER took his ...
... regard to what the gentleman from Massachusetts has said , I wish to say further , that I do not believe you can find a man within the precincts of this Capitol who will seriously affirm that the election under which Mr. THAYER took his ...
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... regard to the standing committees , and then business can come properly before the Senate . Mr. GRIMES . Very well . THE STANDING COMMITTEES . Mr. FESSENDEN . I gave notice yesterday , that to - day , at twelve o'clock , I should move ...
... regard to the standing committees , and then business can come properly before the Senate . Mr. GRIMES . Very well . THE STANDING COMMITTEES . Mr. FESSENDEN . I gave notice yesterday , that to - day , at twelve o'clock , I should move ...
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... regard of GEORGE W.SCRANTON were justly proud of his friendship . A truer friend never lived . No opportunity was ever lost by him to serve those who enjoyed his regard , and with such total self - abnegation that the individual was ...
... regard of GEORGE W.SCRANTON were justly proud of his friendship . A truer friend never lived . No opportunity was ever lost by him to serve those who enjoyed his regard , and with such total self - abnegation that the individual was ...
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... regard to political considerations , they have pursued the same policy in the selection of his successor ; and to - day the eulogy of my friend , [ Mr. WRIGHT , ] with whom I have acted for years in times past , whilst it has done honor ...
... regard to political considerations , they have pursued the same policy in the selection of his successor ; and to - day the eulogy of my friend , [ Mr. WRIGHT , ] with whom I have acted for years in times past , whilst it has done honor ...
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Page 1 - I deem it proper to say that the first service assigned to the forces hereby called forth will probably be to repossess the forts, places, and property which have been seized from the Union; and in every event the utmost care will be observed, consistently with the objects aforesaid, to avoid any devastation, any destruction of or interference with property, or any disturbance of peaceful citizens in any part of the country.
Page 2 - Texas, by combinations too powerful to be suppressed by the ordinary course of judicial proceedings, or by the powers vested in the marshals by law...
Page 55 - State, or any section or part thereof, where such insurrection exists, are in a state of insurrection against the United States ; 1 and thereupon all commercial intercourse by and between the same and the citizens thereof and the citizens of the rest of the United States shall cease and be unlawful so long as such condition of hostility shall continue...
Page 57 - Either the cotton and rice fields of South Carolina and the sugar plantations of Louisiana will ultimately be tilled by free labor...
Page 2 - The details for this object will be immediately communicated to the State authorities through the War Department. I appeal to all loyal citizens to favor, facilitate, and aid this effort to maintain the honor, the integrity, and...
Page 2 - States; a bill providing for the better organization of the military establishment; a bill for the organization of a volunteer militia force, to be called the National Guard of the United States...
Page 55 - State or section, the inhabitants of which are so declared in a state of insurrection, in such articles and for such time, and by such persons as he, in his discretion, may think most conducive to the public interest ; and such intercourse, so far as by him licensed, shall be conducted and carried on only in pursuance of rules and regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Page 129 - If two or more persons in any State or Territory, or in any place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, conspire to overthrow, put down, or to destroy by force the Government of the United States, or to levy war against them, or to oppose by force the authority thereof, or by force to prevent, hinder, or delay the execution of any law of the United States...
Page 1 - ... to repossess the forts, places, and property which have been seized from the Union ; and in every event the utmost care will be observed, consistently with the objects aforesaid, to avoid any devastation, any destruction of, or interference with property, or any disturbance of peaceful citizens in any part of the country ; and I hereby command the persons composing the combinations aforesaid to disperse and retire peaceably to their respective abodes within twenty days from this date.
Page 130 - to raise and support Armies" and "to provide and maintain a Navy.