... whole government of the United States has changed. Then the dominant power in the councils of the nation was the slave-holding interest; aggressive on a principle of self-preservation. It would be unjust to judge what the United States would do now, from ...

... is that to England, or even to Europe ? Tho United Kingdom cannot prevent that growth; and thereat quest on fur England is—Friendship or Enmity ? The United States want to be friends. It is only since the Civil War that England has really treated the Republic ...

... insurgent steamers without notice. One shell burst near the house of the United States Minister. The latter sent to the insurgents a protest against their violation of the rules of civilization in shelling the city without notice. The State Department had news ...