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, المجلد 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... ernment was put in great jeopardy , the embarrassments of Mr. Jay increased , and his patience put to the severest trial . In order to meet the bills , he was obliged to apply to Dr. Franklin at Pa- ris , and but for his assistance ...
... ernment was put in great jeopardy , the embarrassments of Mr. Jay increased , and his patience put to the severest trial . In order to meet the bills , he was obliged to apply to Dr. Franklin at Pa- ris , and but for his assistance ...
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... ernment in favor of a treaty . The states general , therefore , on the 19th of April , 1782 , declared , " that Mr. Adams should be admitted and acknowledged , in the quality of an ambassador of the United States of North America to ...
... ernment in favor of a treaty . The states general , therefore , on the 19th of April , 1782 , declared , " that Mr. Adams should be admitted and acknowledged , in the quality of an ambassador of the United States of North America to ...
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... ernment , by education , and in most cases , by early habit ; his present condition , though not splendid , is comfortable ; pensions and distinctions and particular privileges , are commonly his re- ward in retirement . In the case of ...
... ernment , by education , and in most cases , by early habit ; his present condition , though not splendid , is comfortable ; pensions and distinctions and particular privileges , are commonly his re- ward in retirement . In the case of ...
الصفحة 178
... John Trumbull , a celebrated American artist , and placed in the capitol at the seat of the general gov ernment . * Journals of Congress , vol . 9 . CHAPTER XVI . After the peace of 1783 , congress 178 POLITICAL AND CIVIL HISTORY , & c .
... John Trumbull , a celebrated American artist , and placed in the capitol at the seat of the general gov ernment . * Journals of Congress , vol . 9 . CHAPTER XVI . After the peace of 1783 , congress 178 POLITICAL AND CIVIL HISTORY , & c .
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... ernment , but also to elucidate the policy pursued by the British cabinet , with respect to the United States . " Some , " says his lordship , " may doubt what turn the American states will take , and with many it may reasonably be a ...
... ernment , but also to elucidate the policy pursued by the British cabinet , with respect to the United States . " Some , " says his lordship , " may doubt what turn the American states will take , and with many it may reasonably be a ...
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الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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?
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 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.
الصفحة 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
الصفحة 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...