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 2Hezekiah Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 |
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... executive attended with great difficulty --- Outlines of the first plan adopted by the convention --- This afterwards rejected and a new plan formed and eventually adopted --- Powers given to the executive --- Judicial department to ...
... executive attended with great difficulty --- Outlines of the first plan adopted by the convention --- This afterwards rejected and a new plan formed and eventually adopted --- Powers given to the executive --- Judicial department to ...
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... executive --- Causes of it - Genet claims a right to arm vessels in American ports , and to issue commissions and to enlist Americans to man them - Uses intemperate language in his correspondence - French consuls take cognizance of ...
... executive --- Causes of it - Genet claims a right to arm vessels in American ports , and to issue commissions and to enlist Americans to man them - Uses intemperate language in his correspondence - French consuls take cognizance of ...
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... executive towards foreign nations , or to censure self - created societies - Plan of the secretary of the treasury for the redemption of the public debt - Adopt- 356 390 Page . ed by congress - Secretaries of the treasury CONTENTS .
... executive towards foreign nations , or to censure self - created societies - Plan of the secretary of the treasury for the redemption of the public debt - Adopt- 356 390 Page . ed by congress - Secretaries of the treasury CONTENTS .
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... executive council was to be appointed by congress out of their own body , to consist of twelve persons ; of whom in the first appointment , one third , viz . " four shall be for one year , four for two years , and four for three years ...
... executive council was to be appointed by congress out of their own body , to consist of twelve persons ; of whom in the first appointment , one third , viz . " four shall be for one year , four for two years , and four for three years ...
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... executive authority to convene it without delay ; and to each re- spective legislature , it is recommended to invest its delegates with competent powers ultimately , in the name and behalf of the state , to subscribe articles of ...
... executive authority to convene it without delay ; and to each re- spective legislature , it is recommended to invest its delegates with competent powers ultimately , in the name and behalf of the state , to subscribe articles of ...
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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 499 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Página 499 - 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 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...
Página 83 - East by a line to be drawn along the middle of the river St. Croix, from its mouth in the bay of Fundy to its source, and from its source directly north to the aforesaid highlands which divide the rivers that fall into the Atlantic ocean from those which fall into the river St. Lawrence...
Página 178 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Página 171 - Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this revolution ; and, retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness, and contempt ? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity, which has hitherto been spent in honor...
Página 263 - It is obviously impracticable, in the Federal Government of these States, to secure all rights of independent sovereignty to each, and yet provide for the interest and safety of all. Individuals entering into society must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
Página 170 - A country willing to redress your wrongs, cherish your worth, and reward your services ? A country courting your return to private life, with tears of gratitude and smiles of admiration, longing to divide with you that independency which your gallantry has given, and those riches which your wounds have preserved ? Is this the case ? Or is it rather a country, that tramples upon your rights, disdains your cries, and insults your distresses...