History of South America and Mexico; by J.M. Niles. To which is annexed, a Geographical and historical view of Texas, with a detailed account of the Texian revolution and war, by L.T. Pease |
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... whole island , and subjected it to their government , without further op- position . The natives were treated as a conquered people , and a tribute imposed upon all persons above the age of fourteen years . In the districts where gold ...
... whole island , and subjected it to their government , without further op- position . The natives were treated as a conquered people , and a tribute imposed upon all persons above the age of fourteen years . In the districts where gold ...
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... whole country ; and that they were sent to in- quire what his object was in visiting their shores , and to offer him any assistance he might stand in need of , in order to continue his voyage . Cortes informed them that he had visited ...
... whole country ; and that they were sent to in- quire what his object was in visiting their shores , and to offer him any assistance he might stand in need of , in order to continue his voyage . Cortes informed them that he had visited ...
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... whole lake . A shower of arrows and stones was followed by a furious charge . The Spaniards de- fended themselves with their usual bravery ; but being confined in a narrow causeway , and hemmed in on all sides by the multi- tude of ...
... whole lake . A shower of arrows and stones was followed by a furious charge . The Spaniards de- fended themselves with their usual bravery ; but being confined in a narrow causeway , and hemmed in on all sides by the multi- tude of ...
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... whole lake , the Mexicans fearlessly advanced to engage the brigantines , which , in conse- quence of a dead calm , were scarcely able to move ; but , fortu- nately for the Spaniards , a breeze sprung up , and the vessels , spreading ...
... whole lake , the Mexicans fearlessly advanced to engage the brigantines , which , in conse- quence of a dead calm , were scarcely able to move ; but , fortu- nately for the Spaniards , a breeze sprung up , and the vessels , spreading ...
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... whole force , and pushing on with irre- sistible impetuosity , they forced their way over one barricade af- ter another , and penetrated into the city . But the officer ordered to fill up the trenches in the causeways , and to keep the ...
... whole force , and pushing on with irre- sistible impetuosity , they forced their way over one barricade af- ter another , and penetrated into the city . But the officer ordered to fill up the trenches in the causeways , and to keep the ...
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Página 321 - 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 322 - ... peace or safety of the State. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent, nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship.
Página 311 - 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 281 - That they hold it to be their right during the disorganization of the Federal System, and the reign of despotism, to withdraw from the Union, to establish an independent Government, or to adopt such measures as they may deem best calculated to protect their rights and liberties ; but that they will continue faithful to the Mexican Government so long as that nation is governed by the Constitution and laws that were formed for the government of the Political Association.
Página 315 - 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 330 - 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 311 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and publish the same, except such parts as may require secrecy. The doors of each house shall be kept open, except when the public welfare shall require secrecy. Neither house shall, without the consent, of the other, adjourn for more than two days.
Página 305 - ... towards themselves and a sacred obligation to their posterity to abolish such government and create another in its stead, calculated to rescue them from impending dangers, and to secure their future welfare and happiness.
Página 305 - Constitution of their country, which they have sworn to support, no longer has a substantial existence, and the whole nature of their government has been forcibly changed without their consent, from a restricted federative republic, composed of sovereign states to a consolidated central military despotism in which every interest is disregarded but that of the army and the priesthood — both the eternal enemies of civil liberty, the ever-ready minions of power, and the usual instruments of tyrants...
Página 129 - 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.