An Account of the United States of America: Derived from Actual Observation, During a Residence of Four Years in that Republic: Including Original CommunicationsPrinted at the Caxton Press, by H. Fisher, 1823 - 476 Seiten |
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... the situation at present of the farmer in the best agricul- tural counties of England ? I am credibly informed that several , some of whom have expended four , five , and even ten thousand pounds in stock , & c . upon PREFACE .
... the situation at present of the farmer in the best agricul- tural counties of England ? I am credibly informed that several , some of whom have expended four , five , and even ten thousand pounds in stock , & c . upon PREFACE .
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... England - or , before the people there can be viewed in the same light , by Englishmen , as their former associates . Early friendships and impressions take deep root in the mind ; they are fixed in the very view and feeling of the soul ...
... England - or , before the people there can be viewed in the same light , by Englishmen , as their former associates . Early friendships and impressions take deep root in the mind ; they are fixed in the very view and feeling of the soul ...
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... England , they consisted of only thirteen confederated communities ; but at present there are twenty - four , which constitute the grand repub- lic , besides the district of Columbia , the Floridas INTRODUCTION . VII.
... England , they consisted of only thirteen confederated communities ; but at present there are twenty - four , which constitute the grand repub- lic , besides the district of Columbia , the Floridas INTRODUCTION . VII.
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... England , granted to John Cabot and his sons , a commission to navigate different parts of the ocean , for the purpose of making discoveries . By this commission , Sebastian Cabot took possession of a great part of the North American ...
... England , granted to John Cabot and his sons , a commission to navigate different parts of the ocean , for the purpose of making discoveries . By this commission , Sebastian Cabot took possession of a great part of the North American ...
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... England , and the natural increase by propa- gation , the whole of Virginia , in 1670 , did not con- tain more than 40,000 white inhabitants . The year 1620 was remarkable for the arrival of the Puritans . This was caused by the ridi ...
... England , and the natural increase by propa- gation , the whole of Virginia , in 1670 , did not con- tain more than 40,000 white inhabitants . The year 1620 was remarkable for the arrival of the Puritans . This was caused by the ridi ...
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Seite 384 - Virginia do enact that no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place, or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer, on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.
Seite 56 - We ask but for peace, liberty, and safety. We wish not a diminution of the prerogative, nor do we solicit the grant of any new right in our favor. Your royal authority over us, and our connection with Great Britain, we shall always carefully and zealously endeavor to support and maintain.
Seite 414 - The Body of Benjamin Franklin Printer (Like the cover of an old book Its contents torn out And stript of its lettering and gilding) Lies here, food for worms. But the work shall not be lost For it will (as he believed) appear once more In a new and more elegant edition Revised and corrected by The Author.* * The foregoing epitaph was written by Dr.
Seite 386 - Will you be diligent in prayers, and in reading of the holy Scriptures, and in such studies as help to the knowledge of the same, laying aside the study of the world and the flesh?
Seite 386 - ARE you persuaded that the holy Scriptures contain sufficiently all Doctrine required of necessity for eternal salvation through faith in Jesus Christ? and are you determined, out of the said Scriptures to instruct the people committed to your charge, and to teach nothing, as required of necessity to eternal salvation, but that which you shall be persuaded may be concluded and proved by the Scripture ? Answer.
Seite 100 - That the people have a right to assemble together, in a peaceable manner, to consult for their common good, to instruct their representatives, and to apply to the legislature for redress of grievances.
Seite 414 - THE BODY of BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, Printer, (like the cover of an old book, its contents torn out, and stript of its lettering and gilding) lies here food for worms ; yet the work itself shall not be lost, for it will (as he believed) appear once more in a new and more beautiful edition, corrected and amended by THE AUTHOR.
Seite 50 - Taxation and representation are inseparable. This position is founded on the laws of nature. It is more. It is itself an eternal law of nature, for whatever is a man's own is absolutely his own. No man has a right to take it from him without his consent, either expressed by himself or his representatives. Whoever attempts to do it, attempts an injury. Whoever does it, commits a robbery.
Seite 50 - to tax America. I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of our fellow-subjects, so lost to every sense of virtue as tamely to give up their liberties, would be fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
Seite 50 - My position is this — I repeat it — I will maintain it to my last hour, — taxation and representation are inseparable; — this position is founded on the laws of nature; it is more, it is itself an eternal law of nature; for whatever is a man's own, is absolutely his own; no man...