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 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... means which are placed in our power . To conclude , if the legislature of any state shall not be assembled , congress recommend to the executive authority to convene it without delay ; and to each re- spective legislature , it is ...
... means which are placed in our power . To conclude , if the legislature of any state shall not be assembled , congress recommend to the executive authority to convene it without delay ; and to each re- spective legislature , it is ...
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... means be derived to the union from the establishment of a common and mutual interest . " 3. It is wisely provided in the sixth article , that no body of forces shall be kept up by any state in time of peace , except such number only as ...
... means be derived to the union from the establishment of a common and mutual interest . " 3. It is wisely provided in the sixth article , that no body of forces shall be kept up by any state in time of peace , except such number only as ...
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... means we apprehend the mutual interests of all the states will be better secured and promoted , and that the legislature of this state will then be justi- fied in ratifying the same . " The question being taken in congress , whether the ...
... means we apprehend the mutual interests of all the states will be better secured and promoted , and that the legislature of this state will then be justi- fied in ratifying the same . " The question being taken in congress , whether the ...
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... means to supply the loss of the army under general Burgoyne . For this purpose , they appealed to the patriotism and loyalty of the people in every part of Great Britain ; nor did they appeal in vain . Large subscriptions in money were ...
... means to supply the loss of the army under general Burgoyne . For this purpose , they appealed to the patriotism and loyalty of the people in every part of Great Britain ; nor did they appeal in vain . Large subscriptions in money were ...
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... means of quieting the disorders now subsisting in certain of the colonies , plantations and provinces in North America . " It was declared and enacted , by the first , that " the king and parliament of Great Britain , would not impose ...
... means of quieting the disorders now subsisting in certain of the colonies , plantations and provinces in North America . " It was declared and enacted , by the first , that " the king and parliament of Great Britain , would not impose ...
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Seite 246 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Seite 498 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice?
Seite 497 - 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 320 - ... can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge.
Seite 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Seite 320 - ... this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity, as well as disinclination, for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country, with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Seite 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
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...