The History of the Republic of Texas: From the Discovery of the Country to the Present Time; and the Cause of Her Separation from the Republic of MexicoSmith, Elder and Company, 1842 - 512 Seiten |
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... remained there until the end of July , having spent much of my time in visiting different parts of the country , exploring its soil , and studying the character of its government and inhabitants , as well as in examining the condition ...
... remained there until the end of July , having spent much of my time in visiting different parts of the country , exploring its soil , and studying the character of its government and inhabitants , as well as in examining the condition ...
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... remained a complete wilderness from the fall of Natchez , about 1528 , until the year 1692 , when the descendants of the conquerors of Mexico built the town of San An- tonio de Bejar on the San Antonio river . 1716. The Spaniards having ...
... remained a complete wilderness from the fall of Natchez , about 1528 , until the year 1692 , when the descendants of the conquerors of Mexico built the town of San An- tonio de Bejar on the San Antonio river . 1716. The Spaniards having ...
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... remained a wilderness . But who that has ever watched the current of human affairs could for a moment suppose that any country could long con- tinue in the condition of the viceroyalty of Mex- ico ; a country , the magnitude and variety ...
... remained a wilderness . But who that has ever watched the current of human affairs could for a moment suppose that any country could long con- tinue in the condition of the viceroyalty of Mex- ico ; a country , the magnitude and variety ...
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... remained only two days in Valladolid , where he was joined by Don Jose Maria Morelos , a priest of Nucupetaro , whom Hidalgo immediately appointed to command in chief on the south - wes- tern coast of Mexico . On the 28th the insurgents ...
... remained only two days in Valladolid , where he was joined by Don Jose Maria Morelos , a priest of Nucupetaro , whom Hidalgo immediately appointed to command in chief on the south - wes- tern coast of Mexico . On the 28th the insurgents ...
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... remained only three weeks at Nacogdoches , when he marched upon La Bahia , a town of importance in western Texas , where he was soon besieged by 1200 royalists under Sal- cedo , 20 FALL OF NACOGDOCHES . Fall of Nacogdoches.
... remained only three weeks at Nacogdoches , when he marched upon La Bahia , a town of importance in western Texas , where he was soon besieged by 1200 royalists under Sal- cedo , 20 FALL OF NACOGDOCHES . Fall of Nacogdoches.
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Seite 462 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Seite 457 - The President shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session; but no person rejected by the Senate shall be reappointed to the same office during their ensuing recess.
Seite 463 - ... peace or safety of the State. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent, nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship.
Seite 106 - I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. Victory or Death.
Seite 462 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Seite 441 - Commonwealth, for the time being, shall be the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and of all the military forces of the State, by sea and land ; and shall have full power, by himself, or by any commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise and govern the militia...
Seite 442 - That either of the justices of the Supreme Court, or a judge of any district court of the United States, in addition to the authority already conferred by law, shall have power to grant writs of habeas corpus in all cases of...
Seite 452 - Neither House, without the consent of the other, shall adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that at which the two Houses are sitting. But this regulation shall not extend to the Senate when it shall exercise the powers mentioned in the Article.
Seite 106 - If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. VICTORY OR DEATH.
Seite 455 - Ohio ; and all prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the state of Ohio ; and all indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the same.