The Pictorial History of the American Revolution: With a Sketch of the Early History of the Country. The Constitution of the United States, and a Chronological Index |
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... embarked in the largest vessel , called the San Christoval , of eight hundred
tons burden . They quitted the Spanish shore in company with a fleet of twenty -
six sail bound to Mexico , amid the braying of trumpets and the thunder of artillery
.
... embarked in the largest vessel , called the San Christoval , of eight hundred
tons burden . They quitted the Spanish shore in company with a fleet of twenty -
six sail bound to Mexico , amid the braying of trumpets and the thunder of artillery
.
Halaman 96
The latter arrived first , and took possession of the town , obliging the enemy to
retreat into the castle ; but the governor considered that post so strong , as to
render it necessary to send to Jamaica for more artillery . On the appearance ...
The latter arrived first , and took possession of the town , obliging the enemy to
retreat into the castle ; but the governor considered that post so strong , as to
render it necessary to send to Jamaica for more artillery . On the appearance ...
Halaman 109
Yet their movements were almost arrested by the failure of the Virginian
contractors to furnish the wagons necessary for transporting the baggage and
artillery . In this emergency , Franklin , by great exertions , and by influence with
the farmers ...
Yet their movements were almost arrested by the failure of the Virginian
contractors to furnish the wagons necessary for transporting the baggage and
artillery . In this emergency , Franklin , by great exertions , and by influence with
the farmers ...
Halaman 133
... General Gage was not an inattentive or idle spectator of their proceedings :
Apprehensive of resistance to his authority , he had soon after entering on his
government ordered two regi . ments of infantry and a detachment of artillery to
Boston ...
... General Gage was not an inattentive or idle spectator of their proceedings :
Apprehensive of resistance to his authority , he had soon after entering on his
government ordered two regi . ments of infantry and a detachment of artillery to
Boston ...
Halaman 138
... General Gage whenever he should march his troops out of Boston , with their
baggage , ammunition , and artillery ; and they applied to the ministers of religion
, throughout the province , desiring their countenance and co - operation .
... General Gage whenever he should march his troops out of Boston , with their
baggage , ammunition , and artillery ; and they applied to the ministers of religion
, throughout the province , desiring their countenance and co - operation .
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Halaman 415 - In all the other cases before mentioned, the supreme court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the congress may by law have directed.
Halaman 411 - Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.
Halaman 414 - No person, except a natural-born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President...
Halaman 415 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Halaman 413 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Halaman 108 - I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of people, so dead to all the feelings of liberty as voluntarily to submit to be slaves, would have been fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
Halaman 412 - 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, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased, by the consent of the Legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings : and, 17.
Halaman 414 - Supreme Court, and all other officers of the 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 411 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the congress may at any time, by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Halaman 411 - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each house may provide.