An Impartial History of the Present War in America: Containing an Account of the Rise and Progress, the Political Springs Thereof, with Its Various Successes and Disappointments, on Both Sides, Volume 1T. Robson, 1780 |
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... dangerous to unite with partners who would be ready . to impute their own blunders to his management , and then fhelter themselves under the protection of the . royal favour . What , therefore many have attributed to his pride , would ...
... dangerous to unite with partners who would be ready . to impute their own blunders to his management , and then fhelter themselves under the protection of the . royal favour . What , therefore many have attributed to his pride , would ...
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... dangerous and critical point , the legislature of Great Britain in 1764 , impofe a new tax upon America , to the amount of 431,5771 . os.id. This was to be totally raised by new impofts and duties upon THE WAR IN AMERICA .
... dangerous and critical point , the legislature of Great Britain in 1764 , impofe a new tax upon America , to the amount of 431,5771 . os.id. This was to be totally raised by new impofts and duties upon THE WAR IN AMERICA .
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... danger , to diftrefs innocent people , and put them to a great deal of unneceffary ex- pences . There is one proceeding of parliament which can , not be reconciled with the principles of either juftice or found policy . After affeffing ...
... danger , to diftrefs innocent people , and put them to a great deal of unneceffary ex- pences . There is one proceeding of parliament which can , not be reconciled with the principles of either juftice or found policy . After affeffing ...
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... danger of feas in fending it back again to America . This would have been a piece of mere wantonnefs , firft to diftrefs the colonies in collecting a revenue , to fhew the power of the British parliament , and then to order the money to ...
... danger of feas in fending it back again to America . This would have been a piece of mere wantonnefs , firft to diftrefs the colonies in collecting a revenue , to fhew the power of the British parliament , and then to order the money to ...
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... danger of feas in fending it back again to America . This would have been a piece of mere wantonnefs , first to distress the colonies in collecting a revenue , to fhew the power of the British parliament , and then to order the money to ...
... danger of feas in fending it back again to America . This would have been a piece of mere wantonnefs , first to distress the colonies in collecting a revenue , to fhew the power of the British parliament , and then to order the money to ...
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Página 285 - I choose to solve the controversy with this small distinction, and it belongs to all three : any government is free to the people under it (whatever be the frame) where the laws rule and the people are a party to those laws, and more than this is tyranny, oligarchy, or confusion.
Página 370 - Countries, we cheerfully consent to the operation of such Acts of the British Parliament, as are, bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole Empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of Taxation, internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America, without their consent.
Página 376 - ... on the death of any relation or friend, none of us, or any of our families will go into any further mourning-dress, than a black crape or ribbon on the arm or hat, for gentlemen, and a black ribbon and necklace for ladies, and we will discontinue the giving of gloves and scarves at funerals.
Página 303 - That all persons living in this province who confess and acknowledge the one almighty and eternal God to be the creator, upholder, and ruler of the world...
Página 507 - ... should have liberty to depart, taking with them their other effects. They accordingly delivered up their arms, but in open violation of...
Página 286 - Governments, like clocks, go from the motion men give them; and as governments are made and moved by men, so by them they are ruined too. Wherefore governments rather depend upon men, than men upon governments.
Página 103 - Calvinists, you see, stick fast where they were left by that great man of God, who yet saw not all things.
Página 305 - The said land to extend westward five degrees in longitude, to be computed from the said eastern bounds, and the said lands to be bounded on the north by the beginning of the three and fortieth degree of northern latitude, and on the south by a circle drawn at twelve miles distance from New Castle, northward and westward unto the beginning of the fortieth degree of northern latitude, and then by a straight line westward to the limits of longitude above mentioned.
Página 305 - That all other matters and things not herein provided for, which shall, and may, concern the public justice, peace or safety of the said province ; and the raising and imposing taxes, customs, duties, or other charges whatsoever, shall be, and are, hereby referred to the order, prudence and determination of the Governor and freemen, in provincial Council and General Assembly, to be held, from time to time, in the said province.
Página 302 - That all children within this province, of the age of twelve years, shall be taught some useful trade or skill, to the end none may be idle; but the poor may work to live and the rich, if they become poor, may not want.