A History of Virginia: Containing the history of the colony and of the state from 1763 to the retrocession of Alexandria in 1847, with a review of the present condition of VirginiaCarey & Hart, 1848 |
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... mind of all prejudice and undue prepossession , and to reach the truth wherever it could be at- tained . If , therefore , any reader shall find in this work any statement which does not please him , he is earnestly asked to pause , to ...
... mind of all prejudice and undue prepossession , and to reach the truth wherever it could be at- tained . If , therefore , any reader shall find in this work any statement which does not please him , he is earnestly asked to pause , to ...
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... mind as comprehensive as that of Walpole to teach her that justice and true policy must always ultimately coincide , and that it is better to bear present ills than , by using an illegal remedy , to insure final retribution . It is not ...
... mind as comprehensive as that of Walpole to teach her that justice and true policy must always ultimately coincide , and that it is better to bear present ills than , by using an illegal remedy , to insure final retribution . It is not ...
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... mind sought for knowledge with a thirst so keen , that it could not be disappointed . Few persons who marked the outward aspect of the awkward and apparently indolent young man , who for several years seemed fitted for no business that ...
... mind sought for knowledge with a thirst so keen , that it could not be disappointed . Few persons who marked the outward aspect of the awkward and apparently indolent young man , who for several years seemed fitted for no business that ...
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... mind which knew law by intuition . And three years after he came to the bar , his wonderful powers developed themselves upon an occasion which in itself was important , and which in its re- mote bearing , is inseparably connected with ...
... mind which knew law by intuition . And three years after he came to the bar , his wonderful powers developed themselves upon an occasion which in itself was important , and which in its re- mote bearing , is inseparably connected with ...
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... mind of peculiar boldness and expansion ; but this was only intended for the more important purpose of bringing him forward as their champion in a contest with a stronger enemy than the Established Church . Though civilized nations were ...
... mind of peculiar boldness and expansion ; but this was only intended for the more important purpose of bringing him forward as their champion in a contest with a stronger enemy than the Established Church . Though civilized nations were ...
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A History of Virginia: Containing the history of the colony and of the state ... Robert Reid Howison Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1848 |
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Side 57 - I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of people, so dead to all the feelings of liberty as voluntarily to submit to be slaves, would have been fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
Side 302 - ... to compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves, is sinful and tyrannical...
Side 82 - If we wish to be free — if we mean to preserve inviolate those inestimable privileges for which we have been so long contending — if we mean not basely to abandon the noble struggle in which we have been so long engaged, and which we have pledged ourselves never to abandon until the glorious object of our contest shall be obtained, we must fight! I repeat it, sir, we must fight! An appeal to arms and to the God of Hosts is all that is left us ! They tell us, sir, that we are weak ; unable to...
Side 302 - 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...
Side 51 - Resolved, therefore, That the general assembly of this colony have the sole right and power to lay taxes and impositions upon the inhabitants of this colony...
Side 291 - Virginia inclusive according to their usual respective proportions in the general charge and expenditure and shall be faithfully and bona fide disposed of for that purpose and for no other use or purpose whatsoever.
Side 131 - British government and a reunion with that people upon just and liberal terms instead of a redress of grievances have produced from an imperious and vindictive administration increased insult, oppression and a vigorous attempt to effect our total destruction.
Side 82 - — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun ! The next gale that sweeps from the North will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms. Our brethren are already in the field. Why stand we here idle?
Side 53 - ... may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it...
Side 434 - Commonwealth, to levy on themselves or others any tax for the erection or repair of any house for public worship, or for the support of any church or ministry ; but it shall be left free to every person to select his religious instructor, and to make for his support such private contract as he shall please.