The Tour of James Monroe: President of the United States, Through the Northern and Eastern States, in 1817 ; His Tour in the Year 1818 ; Together with a Sketch of His Life ; with Descriptive and Historical Notices of the Principal Places Through which He PassedSilas Andrus, 1820 - 348 Seiten |
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... union " The Old Confederation . " The small states were jealous of the power of the larger ones ; the large states thought it humiliation to be reduced to an equal- ity with the smaller ones . Mr. Monroe , with 18 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH .
... union " The Old Confederation . " The small states were jealous of the power of the larger ones ; the large states thought it humiliation to be reduced to an equal- ity with the smaller ones . Mr. Monroe , with 18 BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH .
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... union , proposed to cede to Congress her territory beyond the Ohio , on condition that no states should be incorpora- ted in it beyond certain prescribed limits . He intro- duced and obtained the adoption of a resolution in Congress ...
... union , proposed to cede to Congress her territory beyond the Ohio , on condition that no states should be incorpora- ted in it beyond certain prescribed limits . He intro- duced and obtained the adoption of a resolution in Congress ...
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... union , a unanimous vote of thanks from both branches of the legislature . Mr. Monroe , having from his minority to this period of his life , alternately served his native state and the whole Republic in the most exalted and responsible ...
... union , a unanimous vote of thanks from both branches of the legislature . Mr. Monroe , having from his minority to this period of his life , alternately served his native state and the whole Republic in the most exalted and responsible ...
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... union , directing all their forces by land and sea against the great key of the country , New Orleans . The Mississippi , which Mr. Monroe may almost be said to have acquired for his country , was now in danger of be- coming the highway ...
... union , directing all their forces by land and sea against the great key of the country , New Orleans . The Mississippi , which Mr. Monroe may almost be said to have acquired for his country , was now in danger of be- coming the highway ...
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... union of " Legitimate Sovereigns , " must , at present , blast the hopes of heaven - born and patriotic geniuses , like TELL , WALLACE , and WASHINGTON . Humbled and degraded man seems to be doomed , in the Eastern world , to submit to ...
... union of " Legitimate Sovereigns , " must , at present , blast the hopes of heaven - born and patriotic geniuses , like TELL , WALLACE , and WASHINGTON . Humbled and degraded man seems to be doomed , in the Eastern world , to submit to ...
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Seite 116 - One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You...
Seite ii - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Seite 46 - Usurpation is then an easy attainment, and a usurper soon found. The people themselves become the willing instruments of their own debasement and ruin. Let us, then, look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force. Let us, by all wise and constitutional measures, promote intelligence among the people, as the best means of preserving our liberties.
Seite 47 - ... dear to a free people, must depend in an eminent degree on the militia. Invasions may be made too formidable to be resisted by any land and naval force which it would comport either with the principles of our government, or the circumstances of the United States, to maintain. In such cases, recourse must be had to the great body of the people, and in a manner to produce the best effect. It is of the highest importance, therefore, that they be so organized and trained, as to be prepared for any...
Seite 49 - It is important, too, that the capital which nourishes our manufactures should be domestic ; as its influence in that case, instead of exhausting, as it may do in foreign hands, would be felt advantageously on agriculture and every other branch of industry. Equally important is it to provide at home a market for our raw materials, as, by extending the competition, it will enhance the price, and protect the cultivator against the casualties incident to foreign markets.
Seite 309 - Michigan territory, and of the state of Indiana. From the Cherokee tribe a tract has been purchased in the state of Georgia, and an arrangement made, by which, in exchange for lands beyond the Mississippi, a great part, if not the whole of the land belonging to the tribe, eastward of that river, in the states of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, and in the Alabama territory, will soon be acquired.
Seite ii - An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and etching historical and other prints.
Seite 44 - Just as this Constitution was put into action several of the principal States of Europe had become much agitated and some of them seriously convulsed. Destructive wars ensued, which have of late only been terminated. In the course of these conflicts the United States received great injury from several of the parties. It was their interest to stand aloof from the contest, to demand justice from the party committing the injury, and to cultivate by a fair and honorable conduct the friendship of all....
Seite 45 - Had the people of the United States been educated in different principles, had they been less intelligent, less independent, or less virtuous, can it be believed that we should have maintained the same steady and consistent career, or been blessed with the same success?
Seite 342 - I have great satisfaction in stating, that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers, continue on the most friendly basis. In our domestic concerns we have ample cause of satisfaction.