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, Band 2H. 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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Seite 246 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer 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.
Seite 498 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice?
Seite 497 - 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.
Seite 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.
Seite 320 - ... can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge.
Seite 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.
Seite 320 - ... this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity, as well as disinclination, for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country, with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Seite 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
Seite 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...