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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... respect proposed and adopted - The first term of president Washington's administration expires on the 4th of March , 1793 , CHAPTER XXI . George Washington again elected president , and John Adams vice - president -Public feeling in ...
... respect proposed and adopted - The first term of president Washington's administration expires on the 4th of March , 1793 , CHAPTER XXI . George Washington again elected president , and John Adams vice - president -Public feeling in ...
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... respect to the British treaty - French government con- sider the treaty of 1778 , at an end , after the ratification of the treaty with Great Britain - The ultimate measures of the directory not taken until the final vote of the house ...
... respect to the British treaty - French government con- sider the treaty of 1778 , at an end , after the ratification of the treaty with Great Britain - The ultimate measures of the directory not taken until the final vote of the house ...
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... respect to the first , it was urged by Virginia , that the votes , should be in proportion to the population or wealth of each · state , and not by states , as reported by the committee . When this part was under the consideration of ...
... respect to the first , it was urged by Virginia , that the votes , should be in proportion to the population or wealth of each · state , and not by states , as reported by the committee . When this part was under the consideration of ...
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... respect to our councils at home , and to our treaties abroad . " In short , this salutary measure can no longer be deferred . It seems essential to our very existence as a free people ; and without it , we may soon be constrained to bid ...
... respect to our councils at home , and to our treaties abroad . " In short , this salutary measure can no longer be deferred . It seems essential to our very existence as a free people ; and without it , we may soon be constrained to bid ...
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... respect to the jurisdiction as well as the pre - emption of soil , or reserving the jurisdiction in part , or in the whole , over the lands which may be ceded or relinquished , with respect only to the right or pre - emption of the soil ...
... respect to the jurisdiction as well as the pre - emption of soil , or reserving the jurisdiction in part , or in the whole , over the lands which may be ceded or relinquished , with respect only to the right or pre - emption of the soil ...
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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...