Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Band 4R. W. Pomeroy, 1823 |
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... relations of the two countries , knew not what was the remedy .. After completing his studies in the Middle Tem- ple , Mr. Heyward set out upon his travels . Seve- ral years were spent in visiting different countries on the continent of ...
... relations of the two countries , knew not what was the remedy .. After completing his studies in the Middle Tem- ple , Mr. Heyward set out upon his travels . Seve- ral years were spent in visiting different countries on the continent of ...
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... relation of lawyer and student usually produces . In the year 1753 , Mr. Read was admitted to the bar , at the early age of nineteen years . By the then existing laws of Maryland , and the three low- er counties on Delaware , he was ...
... relation of lawyer and student usually produces . In the year 1753 , Mr. Read was admitted to the bar , at the early age of nineteen years . By the then existing laws of Maryland , and the three low- er counties on Delaware , he was ...
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... the multitudes of spectators on each side of the river ; and in that part of the colonies where the relation shall be known , British ships of war will not be thought so formidable . A few long boats drove , and apparent- 42 READ .
... the multitudes of spectators on each side of the river ; and in that part of the colonies where the relation shall be known , British ships of war will not be thought so formidable . A few long boats drove , and apparent- 42 READ .
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... relation to the time of adopt- ing this measure , the strictest union was preserved when its immediate necessity was impressed upon the minds of the minority . The glory of the enter- prise in which they had embarked , appeared the same ...
... relation to the time of adopt- ing this measure , the strictest union was preserved when its immediate necessity was impressed upon the minds of the minority . The glory of the enter- prise in which they had embarked , appeared the same ...
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... relation to president M'Kinley , then in the hands of the ene- my , and made every exertion to ascertain his situ- ation , provide for his wants , and procure his ex- change . He solicited the interference of the com- mander - in ...
... relation to president M'Kinley , then in the hands of the ene- my , and made every exertion to ascertain his situ- ation , provide for his wants , and procure his ex- change . He solicited the interference of the com- mander - in ...
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adopted America appeared appointed army articles of confederation assembly attention battalion battle of Germantown BENJAMIN RUSH Britain British cause Cecil County character citizens civil Clymer colonel colonies colonists commencement committee congress Connecticut considered constitution coun council Delaware delegate distinguished duty early elected enemy England Engraved by J.B.Longacre Esquire exertions favour feelings Floyd genius GEORGE CLYMER GEORGE READ GEORGE WALTON governor Gunning Bedford Heyward honour Huntington independence Indians judge knowledge labours land language Lebanon legislature liberty M'Intosh M'Kean M'Kinley measure ment militia mind nation never Newcastle Nicholas Van Dyke opinion patriotism Pennsylvania period person Philadelphia political possessed practice present president principles procure profession proper province re-elected render respect revolution Rush SAMUEL HUNTINGTON sentiments society spirit talents Thomas Heyward tion town United virtue Walton Williams youth
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Seite 64 - All bills of credit emitted, moneys borrowed, and debts contracted by or under the authority of Congress, before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present Confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said United States and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.
Seite 53 - States; regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not members of any of the States — provided that the legislative right of any State within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Seite 64 - ... shall take an oath, to be administered by one of the judges of the Supreme or Superior Court of the State where the cause shall be tried, "well and truly to hear and determine the matter in question, according to the best of his judgment, without favor, affection, or hope of reward:" provided also that no State shall be deprived of territory for the benefit of the United States.
Seite 98 - Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years ; and was gathered to his people.
Seite 198 - I presume we shall be called upon to go further, and expressly declare the members of the Legislature bound by the instruction of their constituents. This is a most dangerous principle, utterly destructive of all ideas of an independent and deliberative body, which are essential requisites in the Legislatures of free Governments...
Seite 53 - All charges of war, and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defence or general welfare, and allowed by the United States in Congress assembled, shall be defrayed out of a common treasury, which shall be supplied by the several States, in proportion to the value of all land within each State, granted to or surveyed for any person...
Seite 191 - But whenever the offence inspires less horror than the punishment, the rigour of penal law is obliged to give way to the common feelings of mankind.
Seite 4 - The American Civil War of 1861-1865 marks an epoch not only in the history of the United States, but in that of democracy, and of civilization. Its issue has vitally affected the course of human progress. To the student of history it ranks along with the conquests of Alexander; the incursions of the Barbarians; the Crusades; the discovery of America, and the American Revolution. It settled the question of our...