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...against the claims of indissoluble allegiance made by European nations as a result of their monarchical institutions. The chief cause of the War of 1812 was England's refusal to recognize the right of her subjects to become American citizens and the consequent claim of the right to impress American seamen of British origin into the English navy. The negotiations following this war led to no definite settlement of the question, nor did the discussion between Daniel Webster and Lord Ashburton...
...pastor should not act alone, but, as much as possible, with the consent of those associated with him. Lay opinion is needed to modify clerical action. In dealing with individual souls, he must always impress the truth that to be a Christian is to join in working for God and for men. He should be the president of a body of associated workers, whom he trains and trusts. He should, with his associates, endeavor to instil the Christian spirit into every social organism, such especially as the family and the press, not trying to dominate but to inspire them...
...United States. Homesickness, which the medical authorities have dignified as a distinct disease under the title of nostalgia, must affect hundreds of the soldiers in its most acute form. If the people at home will send the boys something to remind them that they are not forgotten, something to impress them with the hearty sympathy of the American people for the men who are fighting their battles, they will do an act of duty as well as charity. In the days of the civil war the arrivals of boxes from home were the most joyful events of the southern camps...
...seems hardly necessary to impress Seniors with the importance of their meeting this evening. The question of giving up the old Tree Exercises is one to which the committee have given the most careful attention, and they are convinced that the changes they recommend are in the interests of the class. It is our earnest hope that whatever action is taken it will be after careful consideration and for the best...
Seniors are reminded that all designs for Yard, Memorial and Tree tickets must be in by April 15. As very few designs have been received the committee wishes to impress upon all those trying that the time remaining is very short...