Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 100W. Blackwood, 1866 |
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... whole of the North and New England States disap- American continent . The idea was proved , because it injuriously af- splendid and inspiriting . What fected their trade , and imprisoned mattered to those who indulged , their ships in ...
... whole of the North and New England States disap- American continent . The idea was proved , because it injuriously af- splendid and inspiriting . What fected their trade , and imprisoned mattered to those who indulged , their ships in ...
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... whole South North abolished because it did not and the greater portion of the pay in a cold climate , where white North , and accepted by none but men could perform better and more New - Englanders . cheaply than the blacks all the Next ...
... whole South North abolished because it did not and the greater portion of the pay in a cold climate , where white North , and accepted by none but men could perform better and more New - Englanders . cheaply than the blacks all the Next ...
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... whole Union , Puritanism for many years devoted its ex- traneous energies to two of these favourite topics - the abolition of slavery , and the abolition of intem- perance , throughout the whole of the United States . It agitated these ...
... whole Union , Puritanism for many years devoted its ex- traneous energies to two of these favourite topics - the abolition of slavery , and the abolition of intem- perance , throughout the whole of the United States . It agitated these ...
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... whole system . Local feelings and local parties , a no- tion sometimes sedulously cultivated of opposite interests in different portions of the Union , evil prophecies respecting its duration , cool calculations upon the benefits of ...
... whole system . Local feelings and local parties , a no- tion sometimes sedulously cultivated of opposite interests in different portions of the Union , evil prophecies respecting its duration , cool calculations upon the benefits of ...
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... whole thing must be kept dark ; and as they have refused to accept his bail , it's clear enough they think the case a very important one . " " If I was not on the bench , I would defend these men ! Ay , sir , defend them ! They have not ...
... whole thing must be kept dark ; and as they have refused to accept his bail , it's clear enough they think the case a very important one . " " If I was not on the bench , I would defend these men ! Ay , sir , defend them ! They have not ...
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Page 22 - ... it is of infinite moment, that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national Union, to your collective and individual happiness...
Page 504 - This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you : He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before his chariots.
Page 629 - American citizens, protecting their commerce, securing their literature and their arts, facilitating their intercommunication, defending their frontiers, and making their name respected in the remotest parts of the earth. Consider the extent of its territory ; its increasing and happy population ; its advance in arts, which render life agreeable ; and the sciences, which elevate the mind...
Page 575 - When I see kings lying by those who deposed them when I consider rival wits placed side by side or the holy men that divided the world with their contests and disputes I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions factions* and debates of mankind.
Page 630 - America. Carolina is one of these proud States; her arms have defended, her best blood has cemented, this happy Union. And then add, if you can, without horror and remorse, This happy Union we will dissolve; this picture of peace and prosperity we will deface; this free intercourse we will interrupt; these fertile fields we will deluge with blood; the protection of that glorious flag we renounce; the very name of Americans we discard.
Page 503 - The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit : A broken and a contrite heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Do good in Thy good pleasure unto Zion : Build Thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Page 504 - So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by the skilfulness of his hands.
Page 510 - And it came to pass, as they still went on and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder; and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven.
Page 22 - The people of this Commonwealth have the sole and exclusive right of governing themselves, as a free, sovereign, and independent state; and do, and forever hereafter shall, exercise and enjoy every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not, or may not hereafter, be by them expressly delegated to the United States of America, in congress assembled.
Page 605 - Therefore his fame overspreads the Middle kingdom, and extends to all barbarous tribes. Wherever ships and carriages reach ; wherever the strength of man penetrates; wherever the heavens, overshadow and. the earth sustains ; wherever the sun and moon shine ; wherever frosts and dews fall : — all who have blood and breath unfeignedly honour and love him. Hence it is said, —