The United States Democratic Review, Volume 1; Volume 32J.& H.G. Langley, 1853 - United States Vols. 1-3, 5-8 contain the political and literary portions; v. 4 the historical register department, of the numbers published from Oct. 1837 to Dec. 1840. |
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... means certain , that in the event of a republican revolution in France , we should be called upon to assist her with money or with arms . That gallant nation have never called in the assistance of a foreign power to aid them in ...
... means certain , that in the event of a republican revolution in France , we should be called upon to assist her with money or with arms . That gallant nation have never called in the assistance of a foreign power to aid them in ...
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... means to enjoy the luxuries and comforts of modern life . In vain the economist assures him that he is losing money ; that the Englishman makes what he loses ; that by feeding the British operative with corn 1853. ] 7 of the United States .
... means to enjoy the luxuries and comforts of modern life . In vain the economist assures him that he is losing money ; that the Englishman makes what he loses ; that by feeding the British operative with corn 1853. ] 7 of the United States .
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... means or other supply the necessities of my nature , and resumed my former predatory habits , hav- ing gained , however , sufficient experience to enable me to con- ceal these malpractices better than before . Among my com- panions was ...
... means or other supply the necessities of my nature , and resumed my former predatory habits , hav- ing gained , however , sufficient experience to enable me to con- ceal these malpractices better than before . Among my com- panions was ...
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... means deny , I inclined my head in token of assent . " I am in favor of early marriages , Gilbert , " continued the old gentleman , evidently rejoiced at having so important a business to dispose of as that with which he appeared to be ...
... means deny , I inclined my head in token of assent . " I am in favor of early marriages , Gilbert , " continued the old gentleman , evidently rejoiced at having so important a business to dispose of as that with which he appeared to be ...
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... means of access to their stronghold ; and as not more than one person could tread it at a time , the Castle of Kiok had little cause to fear invasion . To this day the remains of old masonry clung to the rock , rendering the path even ...
... means of access to their stronghold ; and as not more than one person could tread it at a time , the Castle of Kiok had little cause to fear invasion . To this day the remains of old masonry clung to the rock , rendering the path even ...
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Page 196 - America; nor will either make use of any protection which either affords or may afford, or any alliance which either has or may have, to or with any State or people for the purpose of erecting or maintaining any such fortifications, or of occupying, fortifying, or colonizing Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the Mosquito coast, or any part of Central America, or of assuming or exercising dominion over the same...
Page 336 - tis true : The elder of them, being put to nurse, "Was by a beggar-woman stol'n away ; And, ignorant of his birth and parentage, Became a bricklayer when he came to age : His son am I ; deny it, if you can.
Page 463 - His Britannic Majesty's subjects, and the other colonists who have hitherto enjoyed the protection of England, shall evacuate the country of the Mosquitos, as well as the continent in general, and the islands adjacent, without exception...
Page 46 - It was, I believe, sufficiently studied. I have understood, from good authority, that it was considered, weighed, and distinctly and decidedly approved by every one of the President's advisers at that time. Our government could not adopt, on that occasion, precisely the course which England had taken. England threatened the immediate recognition of the provinces, if the allies should take part with Spain against them. We had already recognized them.
Page 197 - States take advantage of any intimacy, or use any alliance, connection, or influence that either may possess with any State or Government through whose territory the said canal may pass for the purpose of acquiring or holding, directly or indirectly, for the subjects or citizens of the one, any rights or advantages in regard to commerce or navigation through the said canal, which shall not be offered, on the same terms, to the subjects or citizens of the other.
Page 48 - Cuba, as is well said in the report of the committee of foreign affairs, is placed in the mouth of the Mississippi. Its occupation by a strong maritime power would be felt, in the first moment of hostility, as far up the Mississippi and the Missouri, as our population extends.
Page 46 - England would consider any foreign interference, by force or by menace, in the dispute between Spain and the colonies, as a motive for recognizing the latter without delay.