The Abridgment ... Containing the Annual Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress ... with Reports of Departments and Selections from Accompanying Papers |
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The same , to a considerable extent , as on a neighboring island - the only spot now on earth where the African slave trade is openly tolerated ; and this in defiance of solemn treaties with a power abundantly able at any moment to ...
The same , to a considerable extent , as on a neighboring island - the only spot now on earth where the African slave trade is openly tolerated ; and this in defiance of solemn treaties with a power abundantly able at any moment to ...
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Whilst indulging the hope that no other subject remained which could disturb the good understanding between the two countries , the question arising out of the adverse claims of the parties to the island of San Juan , under the Oregon ...
Whilst indulging the hope that no other subject remained which could disturb the good understanding between the two countries , the question arising out of the adverse claims of the parties to the island of San Juan , under the Oregon ...
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Under these circumstances , the American settlers presented a peti- tion to the general , " through the United States inspector of customs , Mr. Hubbs , to place a force upon the island to protect them from the Indians as well as the ...
Under these circumstances , the American settlers presented a peti- tion to the general , " through the United States inspector of customs , Mr. Hubbs , to place a force upon the island to protect them from the Indians as well as the ...
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The great slave mart of the world is the Island of Cuba , and if this were closed this traffic would at once be annihilated . The authority of Spain is firmly established in that island , and her military force there is quite sufficient ...
The great slave mart of the world is the Island of Cuba , and if this were closed this traffic would at once be annihilated . The authority of Spain is firmly established in that island , and her military force there is quite sufficient ...
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... and a readiness to adopt new methods of culture and improved implements of husbandry , and by a demand for concentrated manures from remote islands , and for the introduction of useful plants and animals from abroad .
... and a readiness to adopt new methods of culture and improved implements of husbandry , and by a demand for concentrated manures from remote islands , and for the introduction of useful plants and animals from abroad .
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| Title | The Abridgment ... Containing the Annual Message of the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress ... with Reports of Departments and Selections from Accompanying Papers |
| Author | United States. President |
| Published | 1860 |
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