Lectures on the Growth and Development of the United States, Band 4Amer. Educational Alliance, 1915 |
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... ment , was forced to leave two cannon in the possession of the British . In order to collect his scattered troops , Lafayette remained for some time at Greene Springs , while Cornwallis re- entered his entrenchments . The ap- proach of ...
... ment , was forced to leave two cannon in the possession of the British . In order to collect his scattered troops , Lafayette remained for some time at Greene Springs , while Cornwallis re- entered his entrenchments . The ap- proach of ...
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... ment twelve months before because of inability to pay the troops , and by lack of clothing and provisions . He gave warning that the recent suc- cesses in Virginia might tend to cool the ardor of the country in prosecut- ing the war ...
... ment twelve months before because of inability to pay the troops , and by lack of clothing and provisions . He gave warning that the recent suc- cesses in Virginia might tend to cool the ardor of the country in prosecut- ing the war ...
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... ment with that end in view , deeming this a matter for the civil authorities . Leslie offered also to pay for the rice and other provisions sent into the town ; but on the other hand , he threatened to take them by force and without ...
... ment with that end in view , deeming this a matter for the civil authorities . Leslie offered also to pay for the rice and other provisions sent into the town ; but on the other hand , he threatened to take them by force and without ...
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... ment which they received while crowded to- gether in close confinement . The loss to Great Britain is two large armies captured by the United States , exclusively of many thou- sands killed and taken in various actions during cruel ...
... ment which they received while crowded to- gether in close confinement . The loss to Great Britain is two large armies captured by the United States , exclusively of many thou- sands killed and taken in various actions during cruel ...
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... ment regarding the cessation of hos- tilities in America . On March 23 news of the general peace reached America through the medium of a letter from Lafayette , and orders * McLaughlin , The Confederation and the Con- stitution , pp ...
... ment regarding the cessation of hos- tilities in America . On March 23 news of the general peace reached America through the medium of a letter from Lafayette , and orders * McLaughlin , The Confederation and the Con- stitution , pp ...
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Seite 303 - 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 422 - Resolved that in the opinion of Congress it is expedient that on the second Monday in May next a Convention of delegates who shall have been appointed by the several States be held at Philadelphia for the sole and express purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation and reporting to Congress and the several legislatures such alterations and provisions therein as shall when agreed to in Congress and confirmed by the States render the Federal Constitution adequate to the exigencies of Government...
Seite 480 - If any person guilty of, or charged with, treason, felony, or other high misdemeanor, in any State, shall flee from justice, and be found in any of the United States, he shall, upon demand of the governor or executive power of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, and removed to the State having jurisdiction of his offence.
Seite 23 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Seite 302 - In the execution of such a plan, nothing is more essential than that permanent inveterate antipathies against particular nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded ; and that in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated. The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave.
Seite 404 - The Legislatures of those districts, or new States, shall never interfere with the primary disposal of the soil by the United States in Congress assembled, nor with any regulations Congress may find necessary, for securing the title in such soil to the bona fide purchasers. No tax shall be imposed on lands the property of the United States; and in no case shall non-resident proprietors be taxed higher than residents.
Seite 298 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so ; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad ; of your safety ; of your prosperity ; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Seite 302 - ... avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertions in time of peace to discharge the debts which unavoidable wars may have occasioned, not ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear.
Seite 312 - ... northward of the Isles Royal and Phelipeaux, to the Long Lake; thence through the middle of said Long Lake, and the water communication between it and the Lake of the Woods, to the said Lake of the Woods ; thence through the said lake to the most northwestern point thereof, and from thence on a due west course to the river Mississippi ; thence by a line to be drawn along the middle of the said river Mississippi until it shall intersect the northernmost part of the thirty-first degree of north...
Seite 478 - ... or executive authority of the other state in controversy, and a day assigned for the appearance of the parties by their lawful agents, who shall then be directed to appoint, by joint consent, commissioners or judges to constitute a court for hearing and determining the matter in question...