History of South America and Mexico: Comprising Their Discovery, Geography, Politics, Commerce and Revolutions, Volumes 1-2H. Huntington, jun., 1838 - 599 páginas |
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... Buenos Ayres and Tucuman . The first attempts to subjugate and settle the country border ing on the La Plata , were attended with unusual difficulties and disasters after the lapse of more than two centuries , there was no settlement of ...
... Buenos Ayres and Tucuman . The first attempts to subjugate and settle the country border ing on the La Plata , were attended with unusual difficulties and disasters after the lapse of more than two centuries , there was no settlement of ...
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... Buenos Ayres . The town of Buenos Ayres was founded by Pedro de Mendoza , in 1535 , but was abandoned in 1538 , and its inhabitants removed to Assumption , where a fort had been built two years before , by Ayolas , and named from the ...
... Buenos Ayres . The town of Buenos Ayres was founded by Pedro de Mendoza , in 1535 , but was abandoned in 1538 , and its inhabitants removed to Assumption , where a fort had been built two years before , by Ayolas , and named from the ...
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... Buenos Ayres . In 1580 Buenos Ayres was rebuilt by the governor of Para- guay , from which time it gradually emerged from obscurity into an important town , and became the seat of the viceroyalty . The Portuguese attempted a settlement ...
... Buenos Ayres . In 1580 Buenos Ayres was rebuilt by the governor of Para- guay , from which time it gradually emerged from obscurity into an important town , and became the seat of the viceroyalty . The Portuguese attempted a settlement ...
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... Buenos Ayres , and promoted the prosperity of that city , and all the provinces on the La Plata , and west of the Andes . This measure was followed by one equally liberal and enlightened in 1778 , which in a great degree removed the ...
... Buenos Ayres , and promoted the prosperity of that city , and all the provinces on the La Plata , and west of the Andes . This measure was followed by one equally liberal and enlightened in 1778 , which in a great degree removed the ...
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... Buenos Ayres hides formed an important staple , and afforded a profitable branch of commerce . Horses and neat cattle , introduced from Europe , increased with astonishing rapidity , and ranging over the vast prairies , lying between ...
... Buenos Ayres hides formed an important staple , and afforded a profitable branch of commerce . Horses and neat cattle , introduced from Europe , increased with astonishing rapidity , and ranging over the vast prairies , lying between ...
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Página 318 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Página 318 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Página 307 - Neither House, without the consent of the other, shall adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that at which the two Houses are sitting. But this regulation shall not extend to the Senate when it shall exercise the powers mentioned in the Article.
Página 327 - If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. VICTORY OR DEATH.
Página 309 - The supreme executive power of this state shall be vested in a chief magistrate, who shall be styled the Governor of the State of California.
Página 42 - I have done,' said he, addressing himself to the Spanish general, ' what became a monarch. I have defended my people to the last extremity. Nothing now remains but to die. Take this dagger...
Página 327 - Fellow citizens and compatriots: I am besieged by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual bombardment and cannonade for twentyfour hours and have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion; otherwise the garrison are to be put to the sword if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls.
Página 352 - The conflict lasted about eighteen minutes from the time of close action until we were in possession of the enemy's encampment, taking one piece of cannon (loaded), four stand of colors, all their camp equipage, stores and baggage. Our cavalry had charged and routed that of the enemy upon the right, and given pursuit to the fugitives, which...
Página 312 - SEC. 4. He shall be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the republic, and militia thereof, but he shall not command in person without the authority of a resolution of congress. He shall have power to remit fines and forfeitures, and to grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment.
Página 127 - There shall be a perfect, firm, and inviolable peace and sincere friendship between the United States of America and the Re- , public of Colombia, in all the extent of their possessions and territories, and between their people and citizens respectively, without distinction of persons or places.