A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence: And of Washington and Patrick Henry. With an Appendix, Containing the Constitution of the United States and Other Documents, Volume 1J. Dobson, and Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company, 1839 - 354 halaman |
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... things which independent states may of right do . And , for the sup- port of this declaration , with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Provi- dence , we mutually pledge to each other , our lives , our fortunes , and our sacred ...
... things which independent states may of right do . And , for the sup- port of this declaration , with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Provi- dence , we mutually pledge to each other , our lives , our fortunes , and our sacred ...
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... things . He was educated at the college of William and Mary , at Williams- burg ; and was always found at the head of his class . For assiduity and untiring industry in the exploration of the fields of science , he had no superior . He ...
... things . He was educated at the college of William and Mary , at Williams- burg ; and was always found at the head of his class . For assiduity and untiring industry in the exploration of the fields of science , he had no superior . He ...
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... was enabled to propose amend- ments to the constitution that were subsequently adopted , with some suggested by others ; and to do much to beautify and reduce to har- monious system , the new order of things . Well 3 THOMAS JEFFERSON . 17.
... was enabled to propose amend- ments to the constitution that were subsequently adopted , with some suggested by others ; and to do much to beautify and reduce to har- monious system , the new order of things . Well 3 THOMAS JEFFERSON . 17.
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... things . Well versed in the usages of diplomacy , international law , and the policy of European courts , he was prepared to plant the permanent landmarks of foreign inter- course that have guided our nation to the present time in ...
... things . Well versed in the usages of diplomacy , international law , and the policy of European courts , he was prepared to plant the permanent landmarks of foreign inter- course that have guided our nation to the present time in ...
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... things . In 1760 , he visited England , saw the mortal remains of George II . laid in the silent tomb , and the crown placed upon the head of his successor . He continued in the business of his uncle until the age of twenty - seven ...
... things . In 1760 , he visited England , saw the mortal remains of George II . laid in the silent tomb , and the crown placed upon the head of his successor . He continued in the business of his uncle until the age of twenty - seven ...
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Halaman 20 - ... equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none, the support of the state governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies...
Halaman 352 - He has excited Domestic Insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Halaman 331 - For the more convenient management of the general interests of the United States, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each State shall direct, to meet in Congress on the first Monday in November, in every year...
Halaman 315 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With. slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits and political principles.
Halaman 321 - ... the appearances of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence...
Halaman 344 - United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.
Halaman 342 - United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and together with the vice-president, chosen for the same term, be elected as follows : 2. Each State shall appoint...
Halaman 343 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Halaman 352 - Determined to keep open a market where MEN should be bought and sold, he has prostituted his negative for suppressing every legislative attempt to prohibit or restrain this execrable commerce.
Halaman 331 - Freedom of speech and debate in Congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court, or place out of Congress...