The Constitutional and Political History of the United States: 1850-1854. Compromise of 1850. Kansas-Nebraska billCallaghan, 1885 |
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... and a few general apodictic asser- tions , and then , so to speak , pass to the order of the day . I could not limit myself any further in this respect , if the PREFACE . judgment criticism on both sides of the Atlantic iv PREFACE .
... and a few general apodictic asser- tions , and then , so to speak , pass to the order of the day . I could not limit myself any further in this respect , if the PREFACE . judgment criticism on both sides of the Atlantic iv PREFACE .
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... further complicated by an immediately approaching pres- idential election . The period of calm which , so far as a presidential campaign was concerned , the people enjoyed and were to enjoy for some time , contributed , probably , more ...
... further complicated by an immediately approaching pres- idential election . The period of calm which , so far as a presidential campaign was concerned , the people enjoyed and were to enjoy for some time , contributed , probably , more ...
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... further development of things , it was certainly probable that , in the north as well as in the south , the near future undoubtedly would belong to the compromise party . But , at the same time , facts had incontrovertibly proved what ...
... further development of things , it was certainly probable that , in the north as well as in the south , the near future undoubtedly would belong to the compromise party . But , at the same time , facts had incontrovertibly proved what ...
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... further agitation of the slavery ques- tion in any form . The value of the compromise must have been very doubtful when its most distinguished authors and most influential friends considered it necessary to secure its observance by such ...
... further agitation of the slavery ques- tion in any form . The value of the compromise must have been very doubtful when its most distinguished authors and most influential friends considered it necessary to secure its observance by such ...
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... further article of faith , that the slavery question , as a political problem , had , for the present and for all time to come , ceased to exist . Had the signers of the manifesto any reason to believe that they would have better suc ...
... further article of faith , that the slavery question , as a political problem , had , for the present and for all time to come , ceased to exist . Had the signers of the manifesto any reason to believe that they would have better suc ...
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Page 338 - Measures — is hereby declared inoperative and void; it being the true intent and meaning of this act not to legislate slavery into any Territory or State, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the Constitution of the United States...
Page 348 - ... meaning of this act not to legislate slavery into any territory or state, nor to exclude it therefrom, but to leave the people thereof perfectly free to form and regulate their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the constitution of the United States. Provided, That nothing herein contained shall be construed to revive or put in force any law or regulation which may have existed prior to the act of sixth March, eighteen hundred and twenty, either protecting, establishing,...
Page 282 - But notwithstanding differences of opinion and sentiment which then existed in relation to details and specific provisions, the acquiescence of distinguished citizens, whose devotion to the Union can never be doubted, has given renewed vigor to our institutions and restored a sense of repose and security to the public mind throughout the Confederacy. That this repose is to suffer no shock during my official term, if I have power to avert it, those who placed me here may be assured.
Page 389 - States and the provisions of this act; but no law shall be passed interfering with the primary disposal of the soil; no tax shall be imposed upon the property of the United States; nor shall the lands or other property of nonresidents be taxed higher than the lands or other property of residents. All the laws passed by the legislative assembly and governor shall be submitted to the Congress of the United States, and, if disapproved, shall be null and of no effect.
Page 324 - States, except the eighth section of the act preparatory to the admission of Missouri into the Union, (approved March 6, 1820,) which, being inconsistent with the principle of non-intervention by Congress with slavery in the States and Territories — as recognized by the legislation of 1850, commonly called the Compromise Measures...
Page 298 - First. — That all questions pertaining to slavery in the Territories, and in the new States to be formed therefrom, are to be left to the decision of the people residing therein, through their appropriate representatives. " Second. — That all cases involving title to slaves...
Page 115 - States as a settlement in principle and substance of the dangerous and exciting questions which they embrace ; and, so far as they are concerned, we will maintain them, and insist upon their strict enforcement, until time and experience shall demonstrate the necessity of further legislation to guard against the evasion of the laws on the one hand and the abuse of their powers on the other...
Page 298 - That all cases involving title to slaves, and questions of personal freedom, are referred to the adjudication of the local tribunals, with the right of appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States. "Third. That the provisions of the constitution and laws of the United States, in respect to fugitives from service, are to be carried into faithful execution in all the ' organized Territories/ the same as in the States.
Page 294 - ... north latitude, commonly known as the Missouri compromise line, shall be admitted into the Union with or without slavery, as the people of each State asking admission may desire. And in such State or States as shall be formed out of said territory north of said Missouri compromise line, slavery or involuntary servitude (except for crime) shall be prohibited.
Page 250 - ... exertions in the late canvass, and they shall not be disappointed. They require at my hands diligence, integrity, and capacity wherever there are duties to be performed. Without these qualities in their public servants, more stringent laws for the prevention or punishment of fraud, negligence, and peculation will be vain. With them they will be unnecessary.