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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... received with great joy - Dr . Franklin appointed minister to France - His instructions - Plan of attacking Canada in conjunction with France adopted by congress - Submitted to general Washington - Disapproved by him - His public and ...
... received with great joy - Dr . Franklin appointed minister to France - His instructions - Plan of attacking Canada in conjunction with France adopted by congress - Submitted to general Washington - Disapproved by him - His public and ...
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... receiving ambassadors , and entering into alliances ( the reconciliation with Great Britain ; ) settling disputes and differences between colony and colony about limits or any other cause ; and the planting of new colonies , when proper ...
... receiving ambassadors , and entering into alliances ( the reconciliation with Great Britain ; ) settling disputes and differences between colony and colony about limits or any other cause ; and the planting of new colonies , when proper ...
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... receiving ambassadors -entering into treaties and alliances , with a proviso , that no treaty of commerce should abridge the legislative power of the respective states , of imposing such imposts and duties on foreign- ers , as their ...
... receiving ambassadors -entering into treaties and alliances , with a proviso , that no treaty of commerce should abridge the legislative power of the respective states , of imposing such imposts and duties on foreign- ers , as their ...
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... received in battle in the service of the said states , agreeably to the provisions already made by a resolution of congress . " The most material amendment suggested by Pennsylvania , was , that the number of land forces to be furnished ...
... received in battle in the service of the said states , agreeably to the provisions already made by a resolution of congress . " The most material amendment suggested by Pennsylvania , was , that the number of land forces to be furnished ...
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... received them about the middle of April , and im- mediately transmitted them to general Washington , and to the governors of some of the states . The general sent them to con- gress , and expressed his fears of their ill effects on the ...
... received them about the middle of April , and im- mediately transmitted them to general Washington , and to the governors of some of the states . The general sent them to con- gress , and expressed his fears of their ill effects on the ...
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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...