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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... considerable improvement becomes visible ; and such is the fertility of some districts , that the inhabitants have two or three crops of maize in the same year . On receding from the shore , the land swells into hills , which are ...
... considerable improvement becomes visible ; and such is the fertility of some districts , that the inhabitants have two or three crops of maize in the same year . On receding from the shore , the land swells into hills , which are ...
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... considerable part of their sustenance from that element ; but those who lived remote from the waters , depended for their support on the success of their hunting expeditions . To the chase , all the tribes were immoderately attached ...
... considerable part of their sustenance from that element ; but those who lived remote from the waters , depended for their support on the success of their hunting expeditions . To the chase , all the tribes were immoderately attached ...
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... considerable time after . But although this was the state of the abori- ginal natives , when the first European settlements were made in 1607 , it is certain the discovery and settlement of America by Europeans has not been beneficial ...
... considerable time after . But although this was the state of the abori- ginal natives , when the first European settlements were made in 1607 , it is certain the discovery and settlement of America by Europeans has not been beneficial ...
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... considerable distance . Their huts or houses are rude erections , being built of small logs , and covered with bark . They gather moss , & c . with which they make their beds . With respect to religion , they speak of a Great Spirit ...
... considerable distance . Their huts or houses are rude erections , being built of small logs , and covered with bark . They gather moss , & c . with which they make their beds . With respect to religion , they speak of a Great Spirit ...
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... with guns in their hands . When I asked them where they were going , they said , ' War ! war ! ' ( meaning they were going to battle ; ) this caused considerable appre- hension . I had scarcely got to my hut , 64 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .
... with guns in their hands . When I asked them where they were going , they said , ' War ! war ! ' ( meaning they were going to battle ; ) this caused considerable appre- hension . I had scarcely got to my hut , 64 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA .
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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...