History of the United States of America, from the Discovery of the Continent [to 1789].D. Appleton, 1885 |
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... republic of the Netherlands 5 226 . 227 • . 228 Germany . Kant , the friend of the rights of man and of the United States 230 • Lessing , Herder , and Klopstock 231 • Goethe . 232 Schiller . The ruler of Saxe - Gotha 233 Frederic the ...
... republic of the Netherlands 5 226 . 227 • . 228 Germany . Kant , the friend of the rights of man and of the United States 230 • Lessing , Herder , and Klopstock 231 • Goethe . 232 Schiller . The ruler of Saxe - Gotha 233 Frederic the ...
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... republic recognises American independence Great change in the condition and policy of Britain The house of commons decides against continuing the war The ministry of Lord North retires . Its character State of parties in Great Britain ...
... republic recognises American independence Great change in the condition and policy of Britain The house of commons decides against continuing the war The ministry of Lord North retires . Its character State of parties in Great Britain ...
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... republic of Holland , having beyond all other powers reason to complain of the tyr- anny of the English in all parts of the globe , cannot fear their humiliation , and would regard the war on the part of France as one of conservation ...
... republic of Holland , having beyond all other powers reason to complain of the tyr- anny of the English in all parts of the globe , cannot fear their humiliation , and would regard the war on the part of France as one of conservation ...
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... republic , in this moment of her greatest need , was not willing to make one common cause with France ; she only offered not to assist Great Britain in the war on France , nor trade with that power in contraband goods . The commis ...
... republic , in this moment of her greatest need , was not willing to make one common cause with France ; she only offered not to assist Great Britain in the war on France , nor trade with that power in contraband goods . The commis ...
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... republic was so novel that he was said to have been appointed " dictator of America . " This Germain asserted in the house of commons , and Stormont at Paris repeated to Vergennes . But congress granted only the permission to the ...
... republic was so novel that he was said to have been appointed " dictator of America . " This Germain asserted in the house of commons , and Stormont at Paris repeated to Vergennes . But congress granted only the permission to the ...
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Seite 410 - Nothing is more certainly written in the book of fate, than that these people are to be free ; nor is it less certain that the two races, equally free, cannot live in the same government.
Seite 421 - ... on spreading the opportunities and advantages of education in the various parts of the country, and among the different orders of the people, it shall be the duty of legislatures and magistrates in all future periods of this commonwealth, to cherish the interests of literature and the sciences, and all seminaries of them, especially the University at Cambridge, public schools and grammar schools in the towns...
Seite 329 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.
Seite 254 - I rejoice that the grave has not closed upon me ; that I am still alive to lift up my voice against the dismemberment of this ancient and most noble monarchy...
Seite 329 - ... truth is great and will prevail if left to herself; that she is the proper and sufficient antagonist to error, and has nothing to fear from the conflict, unless by human interposition disarmed of her natural weapons, free argument and debate, errors ceasing to be dangerous when it is permitted freely to contradict them...
Seite 224 - If I were an American as I am an Englishman, while a foreign troop was landed in my country, I never would lay down my arms — never, never, never!
Seite 414 - ... hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on the face of the earth...
Seite 216 - SIR: — I find myself just able to hold the pen during a few minutes, and take this opportunity of expressing my sincere grief for having done, written, or said anything disagreeable to your Excellency. My career will soon be over, therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration, and esteem of these States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
Seite 224 - You may swell every expense, and every effort, still more extravagantly ; pile and accumulate every assistance you can buy or borrow ; traffic and barter with every little pitiful German prince that sells and sends his subjects to the shambles...
Seite 558 - Let me conjure you, then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for yourself, or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, and never communicate, as from yourself or any one else, a sentiment of the like nature.