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... 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 enforce their execu- tion . There the master , intent upon ...
... 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 enforce their execu- tion . There the master , intent upon ...
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... island of San Juan , under the Oregon treaty of the 15th June , 1846 , sud- denly assumed a threatening prominence . In order to prevent un- fortunate collisions on that remote frontier , the late Secretary of State , on the 17th July ...
... island of San Juan , under the Oregon treaty of the 15th June , 1846 , sud- denly assumed a threatening prominence . In order to prevent un- fortunate collisions on that remote frontier , the late Secretary of State , on the 17th July ...
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... island to protect them from the Indians as well as the oppressive interference of the authorities of the Hudson Bay Company at Victoria , with their rights as American citizens . " The general immediately responded to this petition ...
... island to protect them from the Indians as well as the oppressive interference of the authorities of the Hudson Bay Company at Victoria , with their rights as American citizens . " The general immediately responded to this petition ...
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... 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 to insure the accomplishment of any ...
... 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 to insure the accomplishment of any ...
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... islands , and for the introduction of useful plants and animals from abroad . It is impracticable to open and conduct an experimental farm , under the direction or supervision of this department , upon which the value of new plants and ...
... islands , and for the introduction of useful plants and animals from abroad . It is impracticable to open and conduct an experimental farm , under the direction or supervision of this department , upon which the value of new plants and ...
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