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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... consisting of the per- secuted at home , brought with them , to a considerable extent , the elements of freedom ; and many of the colonies obtained charters securing the essential rights of self - government , and the enjoy- ment of ...
... consisting of the per- secuted at home , brought with them , to a considerable extent , the elements of freedom ; and many of the colonies obtained charters securing the essential rights of self - government , and the enjoy- ment of ...
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... of a novel kind , consisting of twenty large bull - dogs , but perhaps not the least efficient against timid and naked Indians . With great sim- plicity the natives collected in a large plain , instead 10 SKETCH OF THE HISTORY.
... of a novel kind , consisting of twenty large bull - dogs , but perhaps not the least efficient against timid and naked Indians . With great sim- plicity the natives collected in a large plain , instead 10 SKETCH OF THE HISTORY.
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... consisting of husbandmen , artisans , and workmen skilled in the various arts of digging and working mines , and refining the precious metals , together with a suitable number of women . All these emigrants were , for a certain number ...
... consisting of husbandmen , artisans , and workmen skilled in the various arts of digging and working mines , and refining the precious metals , together with a suitable number of women . All these emigrants were , for a certain number ...
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... consisting of personal service , and the extent and time of performing the same were accurately defined . This capitation tax , or tribute , has varied in different provinces , and at different periods ; but in the eighteenth century ...
... consisting of personal service , and the extent and time of performing the same were accurately defined . This capitation tax , or tribute , has varied in different provinces , and at different periods ; but in the eighteenth century ...
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... consisting of negro huts , and a small garrison , immediately assumed a new appearance ; its storehouses were filled with merchandise , and its streets crowded with opulent merchants , drawn from distant provinces . A fair was opened ...
... consisting of negro huts , and a small garrison , immediately assumed a new appearance ; its storehouses were filled with merchandise , and its streets crowded with opulent merchants , drawn from distant provinces . A fair was opened ...
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afford appointed arms army army of Peru arrived Artigas attacked authority Banda Oriental Bolivar Brazos Buenos Ayres capital Caraccas Carthagena cause cavalry chief Chili citizens civil coast Colombia colonies command commerce congress constitution Cortes Cruz Cusco declared decree defeated despatched dollars enemy established executive expedition extensive favour force formed garrison Goliad governor Granada Guanaxuato hundred independence Indians inhabitants interior Iturbide junta land laws liberal liberty Lima marched ment Mexican Mexico miles military Morillo mountains nation natives navigation officers Paraguay party patriots Peru Pizarro Plata population possession present President principal prisoners provinces Quito re-enforcements received republic revolution river royal royalists San Antonio Santa Anna Santa Fe sent settlements situated Spain Spaniards Spanish America success territory Texas Texian tion town troops Truxillo Tunja United United Provinces Upper Peru Venezuela Vera Cruz viceroy victory waters whilst whole Zacatecas
Passagens conhecidas
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.