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 2Hezekiah Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... liberty of the president to take him by force or stratagem --- President refuses his request --- Views of the French government not changed --- Mr . Morris recalled from France , and Mr. Munroe appointed his successor --- His ...
... liberty of the president to take him by force or stratagem --- President refuses his request --- Views of the French government not changed --- Mr . Morris recalled from France , and Mr. Munroe appointed his successor --- His ...
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... liberty , and safety ; blessings which , from the justice of our cause and the favor of our Almighty Creator , visibly manifested in our protection , we have reason to expect , if , in an humble depen- dence on his divine providence ...
... liberty , and safety ; blessings which , from the justice of our cause and the favor of our Almighty Creator , visibly manifested in our protection , we have reason to expect , if , in an humble depen- dence on his divine providence ...
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... liberty , and the pursuit of happiness . ' Of this doctrine , it is not a very remote consequence , that all the inhabitants of every society , be the color of their complexion what it may , are bound to promote the interest thereof ...
... liberty , and the pursuit of happiness . ' Of this doctrine , it is not a very remote consequence , that all the inhabitants of every society , be the color of their complexion what it may , are bound to promote the interest thereof ...
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... liberty . Be it yours to dispense to them the heavenly gift . And what is there now to prevent it ? After the unremitted efforts of our enemies , we are stronger than be- fore . Nor can the wicked emissaries , who so assiduously labor ...
... liberty . Be it yours to dispense to them the heavenly gift . And what is there now to prevent it ? After the unremitted efforts of our enemies , we are stronger than be- fore . Nor can the wicked emissaries , who so assiduously labor ...
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... liberty depends . " After stating these propositions , the commissioners referred to the connection lately formed with France . " In our anxiety , " they observed , " for preserving these several and essential inter- ests , we cannot ...
... liberty depends . " After stating these propositions , the commissioners referred to the connection lately formed with France . " In our anxiety , " they observed , " for preserving these several and essential inter- ests , we cannot ...
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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 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 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 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 178 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
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.
Halaman 170 - A country willing to redress your wrongs, cherish your worth, and reward your services ? A country courting your return to private life, with tears of gratitude and smiles of admiration, longing to divide with you that independency which your gallantry has given, and those riches which your wounds have preserved ? Is this the case ? Or is it rather a country, that tramples upon your rights, disdains your cries, and insults your distresses...