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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... observations upon it - King and council authorized to regulate the commerce of the United States - Americans excluded from the West India trade - Disputes with Great Britain about the inexecution of the treaty of peace -- Mr . Adams ...
... observations upon it - King and council authorized to regulate the commerce of the United States - Americans excluded from the West India trade - Disputes with Great Britain about the inexecution of the treaty of peace -- Mr . Adams ...
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... observe that four or five notes referred to , are not in the appendix . We had originally intended to insert them , but from their length , they would make the second volume considerably larger than the first , and as the substance of ...
... observe that four or five notes referred to , are not in the appendix . We had originally intended to insert them , but from their length , they would make the second volume considerably larger than the first , and as the substance of ...
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... observe , that as frequent settle- ments of the quotas for supplies and aids to be furnished by the several states in support of the general treasury , will be requisite , so they ought to be secured . It cannot be OF THE UNITED STATES .
... observe , that as frequent settle- ments of the quotas for supplies and aids to be furnished by the several states in support of the general treasury , will be requisite , so they ought to be secured . It cannot be OF THE UNITED STATES .
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... observe , that the present war , as we al- ways apprehended , was undertaken for the general defense and interest of the confederating colonies , now the United States . It was ever the confident expectation of this state , that the ...
... observe , that the present war , as we al- ways apprehended , was undertaken for the general defense and interest of the confederating colonies , now the United States . It was ever the confident expectation of this state , that the ...
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... observed , " for preserving these several and essential inter- ests , we cannot help taking notice of the insidious interposition of a power , which has , from the first settlement of these colonies , been actuated with enmity to us ...
... observed , " for preserving these several and essential inter- ests , we cannot help taking notice of the insidious interposition of a power , which has , from the first settlement of these colonies , been actuated with enmity to us ...
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Halaman 499 - 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 499 - 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 534 - ... in their persons, nor shall their houses or goods be burnt or otherwise destroyed, nor their fields wasted by the armed force of the enemy...
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 246 - 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 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 83 - East by a line to be drawn along the middle of the river St. Croix, from its mouth in the bay of Fundy to its source, and from its source directly north to the aforesaid highlands which divide the rivers that fall into the Atlantic ocean from those which fall into the river St. Lawrence...
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...
Halaman 171 - Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this revolution ; and, retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness, and contempt ? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity, which has hitherto been spent in honor...
Halaman 263 - It is obviously impracticable, in the Federal Government of these States, to secure all rights of independent sovereignty to each, and yet provide for the interest and safety of all. Individuals entering into society must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.