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, Volumen 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... resolutions --- New British orders respecting the West India trade -- American vessels bound to the West Indies taken and condemned - Congress divided as to the mode of resist- ing these aggressions on neutral rights , and obtaining ...
... resolutions --- New British orders respecting the West India trade -- American vessels bound to the West Indies taken and condemned - Congress divided as to the mode of resist- ing these aggressions on neutral rights , and obtaining ...
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... resolution declaratory of their rights respecting treaties -- Resolution submitted to the house , declar- ing it expedient to make provision for carrying the treaty into effect -- Oc- casions long debates --- Finally carried by a small ...
... resolution declaratory of their rights respecting treaties -- Resolution submitted to the house , declar- ing it expedient to make provision for carrying the treaty into effect -- Oc- casions long debates --- Finally carried by a small ...
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... " The subject of a compact between the colonies , remained in this situation , until June , 1776. A majority of congress having then come to the resolution of declaring America independent , OF THE UNITED STATES . 11.
... " The subject of a compact between the colonies , remained in this situation , until June , 1776. A majority of congress having then come to the resolution of declaring America independent , OF THE UNITED STATES . 11.
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... resolution of declaring America independent , the necessity of such a compact , as well for mutual security and succor , as for obtaining foreign aid , was obvious . On the 11th of June 1776 , therefore , the day following that , in ...
... resolution of declaring America independent , the necessity of such a compact , as well for mutual security and succor , as for obtaining foreign aid , was obvious . On the 11th of June 1776 , therefore , the day following that , in ...
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... resolution of congress . ' 39 The most material amendment suggested by Pennsylvania , was , that the number of land forces to be furnished by each state , should be according to the whole number of inhabitants of every description ...
... resolution of congress . ' 39 The most material amendment suggested by Pennsylvania , was , that the number of land forces to be furnished by each state , should be according to the whole number of inhabitants of every description ...
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Página 246 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Página 498 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice?
Página 497 - 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.
Página 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.
Página 320 - ... can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge.
Página 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Página 320 - ... this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity, as well as disinclination, for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country, with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Página 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
Página 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...