A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Հատոր 2Hezekiah Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... officers of the army --- Half pay recommended by gen- eral Washington --- Finally granted - Is unpopular in some of the states -- Offi- cers petition congress on this subject , and for a settlement of their accounts --- Congress delay ...
... officers of the army --- Half pay recommended by gen- eral Washington --- Finally granted - Is unpopular in some of the states -- Offi- cers petition congress on this subject , and for a settlement of their accounts --- Congress delay ...
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... officers of the United States - Genet arms and sends out a vessel directly contrary to the orders of the president - Threatens to appeal to the peopic - President requests his recall - Genet furnished with a copy of the letter ...
... officers of the United States - Genet arms and sends out a vessel directly contrary to the orders of the president - Threatens to appeal to the peopic - President requests his recall - Genet furnished with a copy of the letter ...
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... officers , civil and military , appertaining to the general confederacy . " The charges of war , and all other general expenses incurred for the common welfare , to be defrayed out of a common treas- ury , to be supplied by each colony ...
... officers , civil and military , appertaining to the general confederacy . " The charges of war , and all other general expenses incurred for the common welfare , to be defrayed out of a common treas- ury , to be supplied by each colony ...
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... officers of the land forces , in the service of the United States , ex- cepting regimental officers ; appointing all naval officers , and making rules for the government of the land and naval forces . They were authorized to appoint a ...
... officers of the land forces , in the service of the United States , ex- cepting regimental officers ; appointing all naval officers , and making rules for the government of the land and naval forces . They were authorized to appoint a ...
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... officers , raise the men , and clothe , arm , and equip them , at the expense of the United States . Congress were never to engage in war , grant letters of marque and reprisal , enter into any treaties or al- liances , coin money , or ...
... officers , raise the men , and clothe , arm , and equip them , at the expense of the United States . Congress were never to engage in war , grant letters of marque and reprisal , enter into any treaties or al- liances , coin money , or ...
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A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From ..., Հատոր 2 Timothy Pitkin Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1828 |
A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From ..., Հատոր 2 Timothy Pitkin Ամբողջությամբ դիտվող - 1828 |
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Էջ 499 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Էջ 499 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Էջ 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common • defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Էջ 250 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States...
Էջ 83 - East by a line to be drawn along the middle of the river St. Croix, from its mouth in the bay of Fundy to its source, and from its source directly north to the aforesaid highlands which divide the rivers that fall into the Atlantic ocean from those which fall into the river St. Lawrence...
Էջ 178 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Էջ 171 - Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this revolution ; and, retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness, and contempt ? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity, which has hitherto been spent in honor...
Էջ 263 - It is obviously impracticable, in the Federal Government of these States, to secure all rights of independent sovereignty to each, and yet provide for the interest and safety of all. Individuals entering into society must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
Էջ 170 - A country willing to redress your wrongs, cherish your worth, and reward your services ? A country courting your return to private life, with tears of gratitude and smiles of admiration, longing to divide with you that independency which your gallantry has given, and those riches which your wounds have preserved ? Is this the case ? Or is it rather a country, that tramples upon your rights, disdains your cries, and insults your distresses...