An Historical, Geographical, Commercial, and Philosophical View of the American United States, and of the European Settlements in America and the West-Indies, Band 1compiler, 1799 - 510 Seiten |
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... person to Ferdinand and Isabella , who at that time governed the united kingdoms of Castile and Arragon . But as he had already experienced the uncertain issue of appli cations to kings and minifters , he took the precaution of fending ...
... person to Ferdinand and Isabella , who at that time governed the united kingdoms of Castile and Arragon . But as he had already experienced the uncertain issue of appli cations to kings and minifters , he took the precaution of fending ...
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... person whom she refpected , Ifabella defired Perez to repair immediately to the village of Santa Fé , in which , on account of the fiege of Granada , the court refided at that time , that The might confer with him upon this important ...
... person whom she refpected , Ifabella defired Perez to repair immediately to the village of Santa Fé , in which , on account of the fiege of Granada , the court refided at that time , that The might confer with him upon this important ...
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... person infpired by Heaven with fagacity and fortitude more than human , in order to accomplish a defign , fo far beyond the ideas and conception of all former ages . As foon as the fun arofe , all their boats were manned and ared . They ...
... person infpired by Heaven with fagacity and fortitude more than human , in order to accomplish a defign , fo far beyond the ideas and conception of all former ages . As foon as the fun arofe , all their boats were manned and ared . They ...
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... person who fhould deliver it fealed , so that if any foreigners found it , the promised reward might pre- vail on them not to give the information to another . I then caused a great cask to be brought to me , and wrapping up the ...
... person who fhould deliver it fealed , so that if any foreigners found it , the promised reward might pre- vail on them not to give the information to another . I then caused a great cask to be brought to me , and wrapping up the ...
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... person to put his hand to a work on which their common fafety depended , the houfes and ramparts were foon fo far advanced by their united labour , as to afford them fhelter and fecurity . This rifing city , the firft that the Europeans ...
... person to put his hand to a work on which their common fafety depended , the houfes and ramparts were foon fo far advanced by their united labour , as to afford them fhelter and fecurity . This rifing city , the firft that the Europeans ...
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Seite 210 - For the more convenient management of the general interests of the united states, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each state shall direct, to meet in Congress on the first Monday in November, in every year, with a power reserved to each state, to recall its delegates, or any of them, at any time within the year, and to send others in their stead, for the remainder of the Year.
Seite 176 - 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...
Seite 134 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it. I have killed many. I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace; but do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Seite 134 - Logan, not even sparing my women and children. There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it: I have killed many: I have...
Seite 134 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat; if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, 'Logan is the friend of white men.
Seite 462 - That the respective colonies are entitled to the common law of England, and more especially to the great and inestimable privilege of being tried by their peers of the vicinage, according to the course of that law.
Seite 175 - St. Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean, to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River...
Seite 137 - ... we spread soft furs for him to rest and sleep on: We demand nothing in return. But if I go into a white man's house at Albany, and ask for victuals and drink, they say, where is your money; and if I have none they say, get out, you Indian Dog.
Seite 208 - Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever; that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation is among possible events; that it may become probable by supernatural interference! The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest.
Seite 24 - Deum,' as a hymn of thanksgiving to God, and were joined by those of the other ships, with tears of joy and transports of congratulation. This office of gratitude to heaven was followed by an act of justice to their commander. They threw themselves at the feet of Columbus, with feelings of selfcondemnation mingled with reverence.