A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volum 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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Side 1
... agree to the confederacy , exclusive of Maryland --- Other states unwilling to do this --- Compromise about the western lands --- New York cedes for the benefit of the union her claim to lands west of a certain line --- Congress ...
... agree to the confederacy , exclusive of Maryland --- Other states unwilling to do this --- Compromise about the western lands --- New York cedes for the benefit of the union her claim to lands west of a certain line --- Congress ...
Side 3
... Agree to treat of peace at Paris -- Mr . Gren- ville sent as minister by the British - Commissioners of peace about the same time sent to America - Congress refuse to treat with them -- Grenville declares to Dr. Franklin that the ...
... Agree to treat of peace at Paris -- Mr . Gren- ville sent as minister by the British - Commissioners of peace about the same time sent to America - Congress refuse to treat with them -- Grenville declares to Dr. Franklin that the ...
Side 5
... agree to form a new system of government --- To be divided into three great departments , legisla- tive , executive and judicial - Legislative divided into two branches , house of representatives and senate - Convention divided on the ...
... agree to form a new system of government --- To be divided into three great departments , legisla- tive , executive and judicial - Legislative divided into two branches , house of representatives and senate - Convention divided on the ...
Side 9
... agree to the confederacy , exclusive of Maryland -Other states unwilling to do this - Compromise about the western lands - New York cedes for the benefit of the union her claim to lands west of a certain line- Congress recommend to the ...
... agree to the confederacy , exclusive of Maryland -Other states unwilling to do this - Compromise about the western lands - New York cedes for the benefit of the union her claim to lands west of a certain line- Congress recommend to the ...
Side 12
... agreeing upon the details of the system , as well as the gloomy aspect of American affairs at this period , pre- vented congress from resuming this subject , until April 1777 ; when they resolved , that two days in each week should be ...
... agreeing upon the details of the system , as well as the gloomy aspect of American affairs at this period , pre- vented congress from resuming this subject , until April 1777 ; when they resolved , that two days in each week should be ...
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A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From ..., Volum 2 Timothy Pitkin Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1828 |
A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From ..., Volum 2 Timothy Pitkin Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1828 |
A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From ..., Volum 2 Timothy Pitkin Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1828 |
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Side 246 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid ? We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Side 498 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice?
Side 497 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Side 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Side 320 - ... can supply every human defect, that his benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness of the people of the United States a government instituted by themselves for these essential purposes, and may enable every instrument employed in its administration to execute with success the functions allotted to his charge.
Side 14 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Side 320 - ... this task, I have been too much swayed by a grateful remembrance of former instances, or by an affectionate sensibility to this transcendent proof of the confidence of my fellow-citizens, and have thence too little consulted my incapacity, as well as disinclination, for the weighty and untried cares before me, my error will be palliated by the motives which misled me, and its consequences be judged by my country, with some share of the partiality in which they originated.
Side 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
Side 250 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States...