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... position with their more wealthy and aristocratic neighbors ; yet within that humble abode the young wife gave birth to a son , who was destined to achieve the highest position by his commanding intellect and exalted moral worth ...
... position with their more wealthy and aristocratic neighbors ; yet within that humble abode the young wife gave birth to a son , who was destined to achieve the highest position by his commanding intellect and exalted moral worth ...
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... assert their right to representation in the town councils . In 1828 the young tailor was triumphantly elected alder- man in Greenville , which position he held until 1830 , when he was elected mayor , and served 12 ANDREW JOHNSON .
... assert their right to representation in the town councils . In 1828 the young tailor was triumphantly elected alder- man in Greenville , which position he held until 1830 , when he was elected mayor , and served 12 ANDREW JOHNSON .
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... position of trustee of Rhea Academy , to which he had been appointed by the County Court . In 1834 he bore a conspic- uous part in the adoption of the new Constitution of Tennessee , and established his reputation as one of the foremost ...
... position of trustee of Rhea Academy , to which he had been appointed by the County Court . In 1834 he bore a conspic- uous part in the adoption of the new Constitution of Tennessee , and established his reputation as one of the foremost ...
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... position , by successive elections , until 1853 . His State was redistricted previous to 1853 , and that portion in which Mr. Johnson resided was so districted as to place him in a district having a large Whig majority ; and thus he ...
... position , by successive elections , until 1853 . His State was redistricted previous to 1853 , and that portion in which Mr. Johnson resided was so districted as to place him in a district having a large Whig majority ; and thus he ...
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... position the same indomit- able energy , talent , and devotion to the people's welfare which had distinguished his whole public life . He was regarded as one of the ablest mem- bers of the Senate , and faithfully stood by the interest ...
... position the same indomit- able energy , talent , and devotion to the people's welfare which had distinguished his whole public life . He was regarded as one of the ablest mem- bers of the Senate , and faithfully stood by the interest ...
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Page 109 - He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill ; That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
Page 131 - Freedom's battle once begun, Bequeathed from bleeding sire to son, Though baffled oft, is ever won.
Page 21 - ... that this war is not waged upon our part in any spirit of oppression, nor for any purpose of conquest or subjugation, nor purpose of overthrowing or interfering with the rights or established institutions of those States; but to defend and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution and to preserve the Union, with all the dignity, equality, and rights of the several States, unimpaired; and that as soon as these objects are accomplished the war ought to cease.
Page 100 - Hence it is that such democracies have ever been spectacles of turbulence and contention; have ever been found incompatible with personal security, or the rights of property, and have in general been as short in their lives as they have been violent in their deaths.
Page 114 - In all social systems there must be a class to do the menial duties, to perform the drudgery of life.
Page 203 - Order of the Bath, and Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Her Britannic Majesty to the United States, for the aforesaid purpose; and the said Plenipotentiaries having exchanged their full powers which were found to be in proper form, have agreed to the following articles: ARTICLE I.
Page 181 - ... of overthrowing or interfering with the rights or established institutions of those States, but to defend and maintain the supremacy of the Constitution and all laws made in pursuance thereof and to preserve the Union, with all the dignity, equality, and rights of the several States unimpaired; that as soon as these objects are accomplished the war ought to cease.
Page 265 - An Act to protect all Persons in the United States in their Civil Rights, and furnish the Means of their Vindication.
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Page 105 - Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others ? Or have we found angels in the form of kings to govern him ? Let history answer this question.