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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... by the Supreme Court of the United States , of the question of slavery in the Territories , which had presented an aspect so truly formidable at the commence- ment of my administration . The right has been established of every ...
... by the Supreme Court of the United States , of the question of slavery in the Territories , which had presented an aspect so truly formidable at the commence- ment of my administration . The right has been established of every ...
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... the gradual improve- ment of Africa . The chief motive of war among the tribes will cease whenever there is no longer any demand for slaves . The resources of that fertile but miserable country might then be developed by the hand of ...
... the gradual improve- ment of Africa . The chief motive of war among the tribes will cease whenever there is no longer any demand for slaves . The resources of that fertile but miserable country might then be developed by the hand of ...
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A govern- ment which is either unable or unwilling to redress such wrongs is derelict to its highest duties . The difficulty consists in selecting and enforcing the remedy . We may in vain apply to the constitutional government at Vera ...
A govern- ment which is either unable or unwilling to redress such wrongs is derelict to its highest duties . The difficulty consists in selecting and enforcing the remedy . We may in vain apply to the constitutional government at Vera ...
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... complete their first quarter's service until the 30th September last ; and by the terms of their contracts sixty days more are allowed for the settlement of their accounts before the depart- ment could be called upon for payment .
... complete their first quarter's service until the 30th September last ; and by the terms of their contracts sixty days more are allowed for the settlement of their accounts before the depart- ment could be called upon for payment .
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... the United States consider it of the utmost importance that they should be so regulated and defined by general consent as to leave no doubt respect- ing the questions they embrace , when these call for practical adjust- ment .
... the United States consider it of the utmost importance that they should be so regulated and defined by general consent as to leave no doubt respect- ing the questions they embrace , when these call for practical adjust- ment .
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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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