A History of the United States of AmericaBarber & Robinson, 1823 - 400 páginas |
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... southern States , 259 ; retires from publick life , 272 ; appointed to command the American army under Adams , 278 ; death of , 279 . Washington city , capture of , 328 . INTRODUCTION . IN entering upon the perusal of a volume xii INDEX .
... southern States , 259 ; retires from publick life , 272 ; appointed to command the American army under Adams , 278 ; death of , 279 . Washington city , capture of , 328 . INTRODUCTION . IN entering upon the perusal of a volume xii INDEX .
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Charles Augustus Goodrich. INTRODUCTION . IN entering upon the perusal of a volume with high- er objects in view than those of mere amusement , it is well to place those objects distinctly before us . What advantages , then , do we ...
Charles Augustus Goodrich. INTRODUCTION . IN entering upon the perusal of a volume with high- er objects in view than those of mere amusement , it is well to place those objects distinctly before us . What advantages , then , do we ...
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... entered Pamplico Sound , now in North Carolina , and thence proceeded to Roanoke , an island near the mouth of Albemarle sound . This country he took possession of , and , on returning to England , gave so splendid a description of its ...
... entered Pamplico Sound , now in North Carolina , and thence proceeded to Roanoke , an island near the mouth of Albemarle sound . This country he took possession of , and , on returning to England , gave so splendid a description of its ...
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... entered Chesapeake Bay , having been driven north of the place of his destination . Here it was concluded to land ; and , proceeding up a river , called by the Indians , Powhatan , but , by the colony , James River , in honour of King ...
... entered Chesapeake Bay , having been driven north of the place of his destination . Here it was concluded to land ; and , proceeding up a river , called by the Indians , Powhatan , but , by the colony , James River , in honour of King ...
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... entered the train of a young nobleman , travelling to France . On their arrival at Orleans , he received a discharge from further attendance upon lord Bertie , who advanced him money to return to England . Smith had no wish , however ...
... entered the train of a young nobleman , travelling to France . On their arrival at Orleans , he received a discharge from further attendance upon lord Bertie , who advanced him money to return to England . Smith had no wish , however ...
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Página 282 - Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none; the support of the State governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies; the preservation of the general government in its whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad...
Página 158 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those I doubt not they will discharge, and that is all I desire.
Página 234 - Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action ; and, bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Página 234 - We join you in commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, beseeching him to dispose the hearts and minds of its citizens, to improve the opportunity afforded them of becoming a happy and respectable nation.
Página 273 - First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," was originally used in the resolutions presented to Congress on the death of Washington, December, 1799.
Página 359 - It shall be their duty, as soon as may be, to pass such laws as may be necessary, First. To prevent free negroes and mulattoes from coming to and settling in this state under any pretext whatsoever ; and, Second.
Página 158 - But, lest some unlucky event should happen, unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room, that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Página 282 - ... a well-disciplined militia, our best reliance in peace and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them; the supremacy of the civil over the military authority...
Página 148 - In such a cause, your success would be hazardous. America, if she fell, would fall like the strong man; she would embrace the pillars of the state, and pull down the Constitution along with her.
Página 283 - ... freedom of religion; freedom of the press, and freedom of person under the protection of the habeas corpus, and trial by juries impartially selected. These principles form the bright constellation which has gone before us and guided our steps through an age of revolution and reformation.