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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... granted - Is unpopular in some of the states -- Offi- cers petition congress on this subject , and for a settlement of their accounts ... Congress delay acting on their memorial --- This creates great uneasiness among the officers --- A ...
... granted - Is unpopular in some of the states -- Offi- cers petition congress on this subject , and for a settlement of their accounts ... Congress delay acting on their memorial --- This creates great uneasiness among the officers --- A ...
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... granted to congress --- General government prohibited from doing certain acts --- The powers of the states restricted --- The organization of an executive attended with great difficulty --- Outlines of the first plan adopted by the ...
... granted to congress --- General government prohibited from doing certain acts --- The powers of the states restricted --- The organization of an executive attended with great difficulty --- Outlines of the first plan adopted by the ...
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... granted to , or surveyed for any person , as such lands , buildings , and improve- ments thereon , should be estimated , according to such mode as congress might from time to time , direct and appoint OF THE UNITED STATES . 13.
... granted to , or surveyed for any person , as such lands , buildings , and improve- ments thereon , should be estimated , according to such mode as congress might from time to time , direct and appoint OF THE UNITED STATES . 13.
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... granting let- ters of marque and reprisal , in time of peace - appointing courts for trial of piracies and felonies committed on the high seas , and for the trial of appeals , in all cases of captures . Congress were , also , invested ...
... granting let- ters of marque and reprisal , in time of peace - appointing courts for trial of piracies and felonies committed on the high seas , and for the trial of appeals , in all cases of captures . Congress were , also , invested ...
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... granted to , or surveyed for any person , and the buildings and improvements thereon , to be estimated according to such mode as congress should direct . The states of New Hampshire , Massachusetts , Rhode Island , and Connecticut were ...
... granted to , or surveyed for any person , and the buildings and improvements thereon , to be estimated according to such mode as congress should direct . The states of New Hampshire , Massachusetts , Rhode Island , and Connecticut were ...
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Halaman 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.
Halaman 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?
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 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 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.
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.
Halaman 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.
Halaman 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
Halaman 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...