The History of Illinois, from Its First Discovery and Settlement to the Present TimeJ. Winchester, 1844 - 492 páginas |
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... ment shake his purpose , or induce him to accept of terms beneath his dignity . He seemed to forget his own obscurity , to overtook his present indigence , and to negotiate , as it were , for empire . These negotiations , however ...
... ment shake his purpose , or induce him to accept of terms beneath his dignity . He seemed to forget his own obscurity , to overtook his present indigence , and to negotiate , as it were , for empire . These negotiations , however ...
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... ment of the new and unexplored regions still covered with mystery , the first glimpses of which filled every eye with wonder . The spirit of adventure was at once roused to its highest pitch , and all Europe became enchanted . Portugal ...
... ment of the new and unexplored regions still covered with mystery , the first glimpses of which filled every eye with wonder . The spirit of adventure was at once roused to its highest pitch , and all Europe became enchanted . Portugal ...
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... which parties could appeal for the redress of injuries , revenge was of course intrusted to private hands . In case Robertson's History of America . ment . violence had been committed , or blood had 14 THE HISTORY OF ILLINOIS .
... which parties could appeal for the redress of injuries , revenge was of course intrusted to private hands . In case Robertson's History of America . ment . violence had been committed , or blood had 14 THE HISTORY OF ILLINOIS .
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Henry Brown. ment . violence had been committed , or blood had been shed , the community did not assume the province either of inflicting , or moderating the punish- It belonged to the family and friends of the person injured or slain ...
Henry Brown. ment . violence had been committed , or blood had been shed , the community did not assume the province either of inflicting , or moderating the punish- It belonged to the family and friends of the person injured or slain ...
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... ment of Warren Hastings , when speaking of the British conduct in India , and of their efforts to support an authority " which Heaven never gave , ' remarks : " I have not been considering this subject through the cold medium of books ...
... ment of Warren Hastings , when speaking of the British conduct in India , and of their efforts to support an authority " which Heaven never gave , ' remarks : " I have not been considering this subject through the cold medium of books ...
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Página 25 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it: I have killed many: I have fully glutted my vengeance: for my country I rejoice at the beams of peace.
Página 442 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience; and that no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious societies or modes of worship.
Página 23 - Lo, the poor Indian! whose untutored mind Sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind: His soul, proud science never taught to stray Far as the solar walk or Milky Way: Yet simple Nature to his hope has given.
Página 227 - When your Lordships look at the papers transmitted to us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
Página 98 - ... and convenient for the general good of the colony. Unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Página 210 - ... that no Governor or commander in chief of our other colonies or plantations in America, do presume for the present, and until our further pleasure be known, to grant warrants of survey, or pass patents for any lands beyond the heads or sources of any of the rivers which fall into the Atlantic ocean from the West or Northwest...
Página 263 - No person demeaning himself in a peaceable and orderly manner, shall ever be molested on account of his mode of worship or religious sentiments, in the said territory.
Página 98 - In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord, King James, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God, and the advancement of the Christian faith...
Página 263 - Pennsylvania and the said territorial line: provided, however, and it is further understood and declared, that the boundaries of these three states shall be subject so far to be altered, that if Congress shall hereafter find it expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two states in that part of the said territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of Lake Michigan.
Página 263 - The middle state shall be bounded by the said direct line, the Wabash from Post Vincents to the Ohio; by the Ohio, by a direct line drawn due north from the mouth of the Great Miami, to the said territorial line, and by the said territorial line.