Thrilling Incidents in American History: Being a Selection of the Most Important and Interesting Events which Have Transpired Since the Discovery of America to the Present Time. Compiled from the Most Approved AuthoritiesG. G. Evans, 1860 - 446 Seiten |
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... opposite side of the- fort , where there were no pallisadoes ; they sprang in , and opened a brisk and well directed fire upon the backs of the enemy . This decided the contest . The Indians were driven from the block house , and from ...
... opposite side of the- fort , where there were no pallisadoes ; they sprang in , and opened a brisk and well directed fire upon the backs of the enemy . This decided the contest . The Indians were driven from the block house , and from ...
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... opposite horizon , about E. N. E. In about 10 or 15 minutes from the time I first observed it , waves of light , in detached masses , but all in the line of the luminous arch , began to flow from the eastern towards the western part of ...
... opposite horizon , about E. N. E. In about 10 or 15 minutes from the time I first observed it , waves of light , in detached masses , but all in the line of the luminous arch , began to flow from the eastern towards the western part of ...
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... opposite bank of which , they re- ceived a heavy fire as they advanced . While the line faced and gave their whole fire to the Indians on the bank of the river , a party was ordered to ascend the hills and drive the enemy from their ...
... opposite bank of which , they re- ceived a heavy fire as they advanced . While the line faced and gave their whole fire to the Indians on the bank of the river , a party was ordered to ascend the hills and drive the enemy from their ...
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... opposite Ticonderoga , on the evening of the ninth day of May , 1775 , with two hundred and thirty valiant Green Mountain Boys ; and it was with Lord Percy formed his detachment into a square , in which he inclosed Col. Smith's party ...
... opposite Ticonderoga , on the evening of the ninth day of May , 1775 , with two hundred and thirty valiant Green Mountain Boys ; and it was with Lord Percy formed his detachment into a square , in which he inclosed Col. Smith's party ...
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... Opposite to this ford , the Americans had posted a strong body of troops , with cannon and intrenchments , while Gen. Lee was posted on the main land , with a bridge of boats betwixt that and Sullivan's Island , so that he could at ...
... Opposite to this ford , the Americans had posted a strong body of troops , with cannon and intrenchments , while Gen. Lee was posted on the main land , with a bridge of boats betwixt that and Sullivan's Island , so that he could at ...
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Ameri American army appeared appointed arms arrived artillery attack attempt bank batteries battle bayonet began body Boston Britain British British army camp Canada cannon Capt Captain captured Carolina Charlestown Heights Colonel colonies command commenced congress Connecticut death declared detachment eight enemy England English executed expedition fell fire fleet force fort Edward French frigate garrison gave governor guns Hill honour hundred immediately Indians infantry inhabitants Island June land laws Lord Cornwallis loss Massachusetts Massasoit ment Mexican miles military militia morning murder Narraganset nation night o'clock obliged officers party passed peace persons possession President prisoners proceeded Quebec re-enforcements received regiment retreat returned Rhode Island river savages Seneca Nation sent settlement ships side soldiers soon South Carolina spirit Sullivan's Island surrendered taken thousand Ticonderoga tion took town treaty troops United vessels Virginia Washington whole William Yamasees York
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 54 - The nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Seite 45 - 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 49 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Seite 49 - They serve to organize faction; to give it an artificial and extraordinary force; to put in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community...
Seite 55 - The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connexion as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Seite 58 - Though, in reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils to which they may tend.
Seite 57 - In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend, I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course, which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations.
Seite 47 - These considerations speak a persuasive language to every reflecting and virtuous mind and exhibit the continuance of the Union as a primary object of patriotic desire. Is there a doubt whether a common government can embrace so large a sphere?
Seite 46 - The north, in an unrestrained intercourse with the south, protected by the equal laws of a common government, finds in the productions of the latter, great additional resources of maritime and commercial enterprise, and precious materials of manufacturing industry. The south, in the same intercourse, benefiting by the agency of the north, sees its agriculture grow and its commerce expand.
Seite 56 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?