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, Volume 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... considered by state conventions --- People greatly divided in some of the states --- Adopted by three states unanimously --- By large majorities in four states --- Rhode Island refuses to call a convention --- The other five states much ...
... considered by state conventions --- People greatly divided in some of the states --- Adopted by three states unanimously --- By large majorities in four states --- Rhode Island refuses to call a convention --- The other five states much ...
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... considered and debated accordingly , until the 26th of June , when it was again postponed to the 2d of October , and was not finally adopted by congress , until the 15th of November , 1777 . The outlines of the system were , that the ...
... considered and debated accordingly , until the 26th of June , when it was again postponed to the 2d of October , and was not finally adopted by congress , until the 15th of November , 1777 . The outlines of the system were , that the ...
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... considered by the legislatures of the several states , in the winter of 1778 , and by some was adopted without amendments , by others , various amendments were proposed . In June 1778 , the delegates from the several states , in ...
... considered by the legislatures of the several states , in the winter of 1778 , and by some was adopted without amendments , by others , various amendments were proposed . In June 1778 , the delegates from the several states , in ...
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... considered , as the property of these United States , and be disposed of and appropriated by congress , for the benefit of the whole confederacy , reserving , however , to the states within whose limits such crown lands may be , the ...
... considered , as the property of these United States , and be disposed of and appropriated by congress , for the benefit of the whole confederacy , reserving , however , to the states within whose limits such crown lands may be , the ...
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... considered , have interests , as well as each par- ticular state , we are of opinion that some test or obligation bind- ing upon each delegate while he continues in the trust , to consult and pursue the former as well as the latter ...
... considered , have interests , as well as each par- ticular state , we are of opinion that some test or obligation bind- ing upon each delegate while he continues in the trust , to consult and pursue the former as well as the latter ...
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A Political and Civil History of the United States of America ..., Volume 2 Timothy Pitkin Visualização integral - 1828 |
A Political and Civil History of the United States of America ..., Volume 2 Timothy Pitkin Visualização integral - 1828 |
A Political and Civil History of the United States of America ..., Volume 2 Timothy Pitkin Visualização integral - 1828 |
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Página 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.
Página 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?
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 246 - We indeed seem to feel our own want of political wisdom, since we have been running all about in search of it.
Página 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...