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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... millions of inhabitants is supported ; and the only dis- tress which the farmers experience is , that they have not sufficient markets for their superabundant produce . The merchant may well view it as of importance , for in every sea ...
... millions of inhabitants is supported ; and the only dis- tress which the farmers experience is , that they have not sufficient markets for their superabundant produce . The merchant may well view it as of importance , for in every sea ...
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... million five hundred thousand square miles ; compared with which , Great Britain , with all its wealth , exten- sive ... millions of human beings . As a power , this portion of the western con- tinent is yet in its infancy ; and what ...
... million five hundred thousand square miles ; compared with which , Great Britain , with all its wealth , exten- sive ... millions of human beings . As a power , this portion of the western con- tinent is yet in its infancy ; and what ...
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... millions ; and their commerce , previously to the revolution , was equal to one - third of that of Great Britain . Here , we may certainly say , that the possession of the North American colonies was " the richest jewel in the British ...
... millions ; and their commerce , previously to the revolution , was equal to one - third of that of Great Britain . Here , we may certainly say , that the possession of the North American colonies was " the richest jewel in the British ...
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... millions of dollars , sold or ceded this vast territory to the United States . The sum indeed was trifling , when we compare the magnitude and importance of the territory thus acquired . There is a surface of about one million four ...
... millions of dollars , sold or ceded this vast territory to the United States . The sum indeed was trifling , when we compare the magnitude and importance of the territory thus acquired . There is a surface of about one million four ...
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... millions of acres of excellent land , between the 34th and 36th degrees of north latitude , on the Tennessee and Mississippi rivers ; they likewise have some other reservations . This tribe has always been friendly with the United ...
... millions of acres of excellent land , between the 34th and 36th degrees of north latitude , on the Tennessee and Mississippi rivers ; they likewise have some other reservations . This tribe has always been friendly with the United ...
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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...