A History of Vermont, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time: With a Geographical Account of the Country, and a View of Its Original Inhabitants. For the Use of SchoolsHolbrook and Fessenden, 1828 - 110 páginas |
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... manners of the peo- ple have upon governments . It chastens the imagination , furnishes matter for reflection , enlarges the range of thought , and strengthens and disciplines the mind . " In a free country , especially , where every ...
... manners of the peo- ple have upon governments . It chastens the imagination , furnishes matter for reflection , enlarges the range of thought , and strengthens and disciplines the mind . " In a free country , especially , where every ...
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... manner . They have great respect for age and experience , and they take rank according to their rep- utation for courage , and the number of scalps they have taken . War is considered the most honourable employment , and of course they ...
... manner . They have great respect for age and experience , and they take rank according to their rep- utation for courage , and the number of scalps they have taken . War is considered the most honourable employment , and of course they ...
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... manner are the prisoners sometimes put to death ? How do the warriors conduct when put to the torture ? What are prominent features of the Indian character ? What are their actions of religion ? Are there any now remaining in the State ...
... manner are the prisoners sometimes put to death ? How do the warriors conduct when put to the torture ? What are prominent features of the Indian character ? What are their actions of religion ? Are there any now remaining in the State ...
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... manner as to form a bank impervious to the water . These dams are about 8 feet thick at the bottom 10. What kind of an animal is the Beaver ? What is said of his sagacity ? Describe him .--- How do they build their habitations ? What ...
... manner as to form a bank impervious to the water . These dams are about 8 feet thick at the bottom 10. What kind of an animal is the Beaver ? What is said of his sagacity ? Describe him .--- How do they build their habitations ? What ...
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... manner as if they had been tried and convicted ; and all crimes committed on the grants were to be tried by the courts at Albany . A proclamation was also issued , offering a reward of fifty pounds each , for the apprehension and ...
... manner as if they had been tried and convicted ; and all crimes committed on the grants were to be tried by the courts at Albany . A proclamation was also issued , offering a reward of fifty pounds each , for the apprehension and ...
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Página 86 - ... be deprived of his liberty except by the law of the land, or the judgment of his peers.
Página 84 - Therefore, no male person, born in this country, or brought from over sea, ought to be holden by law, to serve any person, as a servant, slave or apprentice, after he arrives to the age of twenty-one years, nor female, in like manner, after she arrives to the age of eighteen years, unless they are bound by their own consent, after they arrive to such age, or bound by law, for the payment of debts, damages, fines, costs, or the like.
Página 84 - ... be justly deprived or abridged of any civil right as a citizen, on account of his religious sentiments, or peculia[r] mode of religious worship...
Página 49 - DO, in the name and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies, are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved...
Página 84 - THAT all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent and unalienable rights, amongst which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Página 86 - That every member of society hath a right to be protected in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and therefore, is bound to contribute his proportion towards the expense of that protection, and yield his personal service, when necessary, or an equivalent thereto...
Página 2 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 94 - ... for the use of his creditors, in such manner as shall be hereafter regulated by law.
Página 86 - And, previous to any law being made to raise a tax, the purpose for which it is to be raised ought to appear evident to the legislature to be of more service to the community, than the money would be if not collected.
Página 86 - The freedom of deliberation, speech, and debate, in either house of the legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any accusation or prosecution, action or complaint, in any other court or place whatsoever.