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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... proposed by several states --- All the states except New Jersey , Delaware and Maryland , instruct their delegates to ratify and sign the articles , if their amendments should be rejected by congress -Objections of New Jersey ...
... proposed by several states --- All the states except New Jersey , Delaware and Maryland , instruct their delegates to ratify and sign the articles , if their amendments should be rejected by congress -Objections of New Jersey ...
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... proposed by the mediators relative to the United States - Mr . Adams opposed to the articles , and refused to appear at the proposed congress , but as the representative of an independent nation - Answer of the court of France to the ...
... proposed by the mediators relative to the United States - Mr . Adams opposed to the articles , and refused to appear at the proposed congress , but as the representative of an independent nation - Answer of the court of France to the ...
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... propose to enter into commer- cial treaties with most of the powers of Europe - Establish certain principles respecting treaties -- Appoint ministers to form commercial arrangements with foreign nations ... proposed by Mr. 4 CONTENTS .
... propose to enter into commer- cial treaties with most of the powers of Europe - Establish certain principles respecting treaties -- Appoint ministers to form commercial arrangements with foreign nations ... proposed by Mr. 4 CONTENTS .
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... proposed by Mr. Patterson - Both debated - The amendments of Mr. Patterson rejected --- Large majority agree to form a new system of government --- To be divided into three great departments , legisla- tive , executive and judicial ...
... proposed by Mr. Patterson - Both debated - The amendments of Mr. Patterson rejected --- Large majority agree to form a new system of government --- To be divided into three great departments , legisla- tive , executive and judicial ...
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... proposed and adopted - The first term of president Washington's administration expires on the 4th of March , 1793 , CHAPTER XXI . George Washington again elected president , and John Adams vice - president -Public feeling in America in ...
... proposed and adopted - The first term of president Washington's administration expires on the 4th of March , 1793 , CHAPTER XXI . George Washington again elected president , and John Adams vice - president -Public feeling in America in ...
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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...