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Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
ates, without the consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress. They have deliberately proposed to annex certain counties in Maryland to Virginia, and thus form the new State of Kanawha, within the jurisdiction of Virginia, without the consent of the Legislatures of those States and of Congresso Pennsylvania, without the consent of the Legislatures of the States interested and of Congress. They have proposed to join the eastern counties of Virginia to Maryland, and thus make a new State by the junction of parts of two States, without the consent of the Legislatures of those States and of Congress. These propositions prts to abridge the freedom of speech, and to muzzle the press. The numberless arrests made by them in Western and Eastern Virginia, in Kentucky, in Missouri, in Maryland, in Washington City, and also in the free States, when nothing more was charged against the parties arrested, than the declaration of their opinion, in condemnat
Virginia (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
in the history of the United States. The first amendment to the Constitution, declares that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press. President Lincoln, and his Cabinet, have wilfully disregarded the spirit of this article. Numerous instances could be cited to prove that the solemnities of an oath have not restrained them in their efforts to abridge the freedom of speech, and to muzzle the press. The numberless arrests made by them in Western and Eastern Virginia, in Kentucky, in Missouri, in Maryland, in Washington City, and also in the free States, when nothing more was charged against the parties arrested, than the declaration of their opinion, in condemnation of the policy of President Lincoln and his Cabinet, show that freedom of speech is not tolerated by them. The notorious fact that papers have been suppressed in New-York, Philadelphia, and elsewhere, by the exercise of Executive power, fully attests a scandalous usurpation for the dest
Georgia (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
from his Excellency Joseph E. Brown, Governor of the State of Georgia, a communication enclosing joint resolutions adopted House, the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of Georgia. The Empire State of the South has spoken, let not the Moy of joint resolutions, adopted by the General Assembly of Georgia. The Legislature has not directed me to forward them, butconviction that you will be pleased to learn the action of Georgia on the important subject to which they relate. Very res Joint resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, passed at its late session. Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of Georgia, in General Assemby met, That it is the sense of this General Assembly, that tates, is, and ought to be, final and irrevocable; and that Georgia will, under no circumstances, entertain any proposition, fnally acknowledged by the United States. Resolved, That Georgia pledges herself to her sister States of the Confederacy th
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
rmed by the junction of two or more States or parts of States, without the consent of the Legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress. They have deliberately proposed to annex certain counties in Maryland to Virginia, and thus form the new State of Kanawha, within the jurisdiction of Virginia, without the consent of the Legislatures of those States and of Congress. They have proposed to take the four counties lying in the Pan Handle from Virginia and attach them to Pennsylvania, without the consent of the Legislatures of the States interested and of Congress. They have proposed to join the eastern counties of Virginia to Maryland, and thus make a new State by the junction of parts of two States, without the consent of the Legislatures of those States and of Congress. These propositions present a most plain and glaring violation of the Constitution, and evidence an intensity of malignity toward Virginia and Virginians without a parallel in the history of the Un
England (United Kingdom) (search for this): chapter 6
d nature of the accusation against them; denied to them the right and opportunity of consultation with friends or counsel, and have withheld from them a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury. They would neither confront them with the witnesses against them, nor could they allow them to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in their favor. The conduct of President Lincoln has been as oppressive and tyrannical, towards the Confederate States, as the acts of the King of Great Britain, which caused our first Revolution, were toward the colonies. The comparison cannot fail to make its impression upon the mind even of the casual observer. President Lincoln has plundered the public treasury, and has delivered at least forty thousand dollars to Pierpoint, to enable him, and his traitorous associates in the Commonwealth of Virginia, to overthrow the State government, and to organize, within the limits of this State, a new government. He has thus been guilty of the unp
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 6
her connection with the Government of the United States on the 17th day of April last, having watcs without a parallel in the history of the United States. The first amendment to the Constitutioshment of an absolute tyranny over these Confederate States. To this end he has affected to rendeat day forward, until her union with the Confederate States was consummated. While she occupied a pther as equals under the Government of the United States; and the habitual violation of the provisition and respect for the Government of the United States. We have, therefore, separated from them,d its nationality by the Government of the United States; and to this end we must meet the issue thfirm resolve, on the part of each of the Confederate States, that everything shall be done that may on of those States now forming the Confederate States of America, from the United States, is, and oUnited States, is, and ought to be, final and irrevocable; and that Georgia will, under no circumstances, entertain any pro[7 more...]
Kentucky (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
f the United States. The first amendment to the Constitution, declares that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press. President Lincoln, and his Cabinet, have wilfully disregarded the spirit of this article. Numerous instances could be cited to prove that the solemnities of an oath have not restrained them in their efforts to abridge the freedom of speech, and to muzzle the press. The numberless arrests made by them in Western and Eastern Virginia, in Kentucky, in Missouri, in Maryland, in Washington City, and also in the free States, when nothing more was charged against the parties arrested, than the declaration of their opinion, in condemnation of the policy of President Lincoln and his Cabinet, show that freedom of speech is not tolerated by them. The notorious fact that papers have been suppressed in New-York, Philadelphia, and elsewhere, by the exercise of Executive power, fully attests a scandalous usurpation for the destruction of the in
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
States. The first amendment to the Constitution, declares that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press. President Lincoln, and his Cabinet, have wilfully disregarded the spirit of this article. Numerous instances could be cited to prove that the solemnities of an oath have not restrained them in their efforts to abridge the freedom of speech, and to muzzle the press. The numberless arrests made by them in Western and Eastern Virginia, in Kentucky, in Missouri, in Maryland, in Washington City, and also in the free States, when nothing more was charged against the parties arrested, than the declaration of their opinion, in condemnation of the policy of President Lincoln and his Cabinet, show that freedom of speech is not tolerated by them. The notorious fact that papers have been suppressed in New-York, Philadelphia, and elsewhere, by the exercise of Executive power, fully attests a scandalous usurpation for the destruction of the independence of
Milledgeville (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
o insure the triumph of our arms, and thus secure our liberty and independence for the South. In conclusion, I recommend that, before your adjournment, this day, you reaffirm, by solemn vote in each House, the resolutions adopted by the General Assembly of Georgia. The Empire State of the South has spoken, let not the Mother of States remain silent on a subject of so much significance and importance to the Southern Confederacy. Respectfully. John Letcher. Executive Department, Milledgeville, Ga., Dec. 16, 1861. His Excellency John Letcher: Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a copy of joint resolutions, adopted by the General Assembly of Georgia. The Legislature has not directed me to forward them, but I do so under the conviction that you will be pleased to learn the action of Georgia on the important subject to which they relate. Very respectfully, Joseph E. Brown. Joint resolutions of the General Assembly of the State of Georgia, passed at its late sessio
Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 6
to the Constitution, declares that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech or of the press. President Lincoln, and his Cabinet, have wilfully disregarded the spirit of this article. Numerous instances could be cited to prove that the solemnities of an oath have not restrained them in their efforts to abridge the freedom of speech, and to muzzle the press. The numberless arrests made by them in Western and Eastern Virginia, in Kentucky, in Missouri, in Maryland, in Washington City, and also in the free States, when nothing more was charged against the parties arrested, than the declaration of their opinion, in condemnation of the policy of President Lincoln and his Cabinet, show that freedom of speech is not tolerated by them. The notorious fact that papers have been suppressed in New-York, Philadelphia, and elsewhere, by the exercise of Executive power, fully attests a scandalous usurpation for the destruction of the independence of the press. The President,
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