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, Volume 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... obtained in Holland -- New arrangements in the civil departments-- Sufferings of the army -- General Washington's ... obtain redress --- Prevented by general Washington --- Congress grant five years ' full pay in lieu of the half pay ...
... obtained in Holland -- New arrangements in the civil departments-- Sufferings of the army -- General Washington's ... obtain redress --- Prevented by general Washington --- Congress grant five years ' full pay in lieu of the half pay ...
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... obtaining satisfaction and indem- nity -- Various plans proposed in the house of representatives- British estab- lish a new military post at the rapids of the Miami of the lake -- Mr . Jay nomi- nated minister extraordinary to London ...
... obtaining satisfaction and indem- nity -- Various plans proposed in the house of representatives- British estab- lish a new military post at the rapids of the Miami of the lake -- Mr . Jay nomi- nated minister extraordinary to London ...
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... obtaining foreign aid , was obvious . On the 11th of June 1776 , therefore , the day following that , in which the resolution in favor of independence passed in commit- tee of the whole , congress determined to appoint a committee to ...
... obtaining foreign aid , was obvious . On the 11th of June 1776 , therefore , the day following that , in which the resolution in favor of independence passed in commit- tee of the whole , congress determined to appoint a committee to ...
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... obtaining such article or articles , then you are hereby fully empowered to accede to the confederation . " That these our sentiments respecting our confederation may be more publicly known , and more explicitly and concisely declar- ed ...
... obtaining such article or articles , then you are hereby fully empowered to accede to the confederation . " That these our sentiments respecting our confederation may be more publicly known , and more explicitly and concisely declar- ed ...
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... obtained from individ- uals , and some of the wealthy cities furnished a regiment of men , at their own expense . The ministry , at the same time , were preparing a plan of re- conciliation and concession to be proposed to the people of ...
... obtained from individ- uals , and some of the wealthy cities furnished a regiment of men , at their own expense . The ministry , at the same time , were preparing a plan of re- conciliation and concession to be proposed to the people of ...
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Halaman 244 - 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.
Halaman 496 - Union to your collective and individual happiness ; that you should cherish a cordial, habitual, and immovable attachment to it, accustoming yourselves to think and speak of it as of the Palladium of your political safety and prosperity; watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned, and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our Country from the rest,...
Halaman 497 - 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.
Halaman 244 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that, without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Halaman 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.
Halaman 225 - Resolved, that each branch ought to possess the right of originating acts; that the National Legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation, end moreover to legislate in all cases to which the separate States are incompetent, or in which the harmony of the United States may be interrupted by the exercise of individual legislation...
Halaman 176 - 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.
Halaman 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.
Halaman 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.