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 2Hezekiah Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... representative of an independent nation - Answer of the court of France to the articles concerning America - The British King refuses to admit the interference of any foreign power between him and his revolted subjects , or to admit any ...
... representative of an independent nation - Answer of the court of France to the articles concerning America - The British King refuses to admit the interference of any foreign power between him and his revolted subjects , or to admit any ...
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... representatives and senate - Convention divided on the subject of the represent- ation of the states in the senate - Sketch of the debate on this question --- States equally divided upon it --- The subject referred to a large committee ...
... representatives and senate - Convention divided on the subject of the represent- ation of the states in the senate - Sketch of the debate on this question --- States equally divided upon it --- The subject referred to a large committee ...
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... representatives- Charges exhibited against him - Negatived by a large majority - Supreme court decides , that a state is liable to a suit in favor of individuals - An amend- ment altering the constitution in this respect proposed and ...
... representatives- Charges exhibited against him - Negatived by a large majority - Supreme court decides , that a state is liable to a suit in favor of individuals - An amend- ment altering the constitution in this respect proposed and ...
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... representatives -- British estab- lish a new military post at the rapids of the Miami of the lake -- Mr . Jay nomi- nated minister extraordinary to London - Reasons of the president for this mission -- Mr . Jay's instructions -- Non ...
... representatives -- British estab- lish a new military post at the rapids of the Miami of the lake -- Mr . Jay nomi- nated minister extraordinary to London - Reasons of the president for this mission -- Mr . Jay's instructions -- Non ...
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... representatives →→→ Copy of the treaty laid before the house - Resolution submitted to the house calling on the president for Mr. Jay's instructions , with his correspondence- Long debates on this resolution - Finally adopted ...
... representatives →→→ Copy of the treaty laid before the house - Resolution submitted to the house calling on the president for Mr. Jay's instructions , with his correspondence- Long debates on this resolution - Finally adopted ...
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Seite 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.
Seite 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.
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 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...
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...