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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... tion of the work . A short outline sketch of the History of the United States is prefixed ; the Constitution of the United States , and the Farewell Address of Washington , are added ; and other interesting additions have been made ...
... tion of the work . A short outline sketch of the History of the United States is prefixed ; the Constitution of the United States , and the Farewell Address of Washington , are added ; and other interesting additions have been made ...
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... tion , by means of storms , sickness among the troops , & c . failed of accomplishing any thing , and the Colonies were relieved from consternation and dismay . This war closed by a treaty of peace , signed at Aix la Chapelle , in 1748 ...
... tion , by means of storms , sickness among the troops , & c . failed of accomplishing any thing , and the Colonies were relieved from consternation and dismay . This war closed by a treaty of peace , signed at Aix la Chapelle , in 1748 ...
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... tion , committed by the French and savages , the colonies were secured from ferocious invaders , and Canada , with a valuable trade in furs , came under the British domi- nion . " 66 The conquest of Canada , and the expulsion of the ...
... tion , committed by the French and savages , the colonies were secured from ferocious invaders , and Canada , with a valuable trade in furs , came under the British domi- nion . " 66 The conquest of Canada , and the expulsion of the ...
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... tion of Independence . Soon after the declaration , Gen. Howe with a powerful force arrived near New - York ; and landed the troops on Staten Island . Gen. Wash- ington at this time was in New - York with about 13,000 men , who were ...
... tion of Independence . Soon after the declaration , Gen. Howe with a powerful force arrived near New - York ; and landed the troops on Staten Island . Gen. Wash- ington at this time was in New - York with about 13,000 men , who were ...
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... tion of the Royalists in North Carolina , was crushed by the spirited exertions of the Militia . During this year a more regular discipline was introduced into the American army by Baron Steuben , a German officer . 1779 . The campaign ...
... tion of the Royalists in North Carolina , was crushed by the spirited exertions of the Militia . During this year a more regular discipline was introduced into the American army by Baron Steuben , a German officer . 1779 . The campaign ...
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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?