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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... situation very un- pleasant - Is much embarrasser by bills drawer upon tim by Congress - Špan- ish Minister engages to furnish money for the United States - Neglects to comply with his engagement - Herry Laurens appointed Minister to ...
... situation very un- pleasant - Is much embarrasser by bills drawer upon tim by Congress - Špan- ish Minister engages to furnish money for the United States - Neglects to comply with his engagement - Herry Laurens appointed Minister to ...
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... perpetual . " 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.
... perpetual . " 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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... situation from availing themselves of the least advantage from this quarter , be left to sink under an enormous debt , whilst others are enabled , in a short period , to replace all their expenditures from the hard earnings of the whole ...
... situation from availing themselves of the least advantage from this quarter , be left to sink under an enormous debt , whilst others are enabled , in a short period , to replace all their expenditures from the hard earnings of the whole ...
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... situation in which the nation was placed . The duke of Rich- mond , the marquis of Rockingham , and others , were in favor of an immediate acknowledgment of the independence of America ; while the earl of Chatham , the earl of Shelburne ...
... situation in which the nation was placed . The duke of Rich- mond , the marquis of Rockingham , and others , were in favor of an immediate acknowledgment of the independence of America ; while the earl of Chatham , the earl of Shelburne ...
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... situation , and harrassed by the secret machinations and designs of intestine foes , they have , under the exertions of that force , during those bloody campaigns persevered in their determination to be free : and that they have been ...
... situation , and harrassed by the secret machinations and designs of intestine foes , they have , under the exertions of that force , during those bloody campaigns persevered in their determination to be free : and that they have been ...
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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...