The Pictorial History of the American Revolution: With a Sketch of the Early History of the Country. The Constitution of the United States, and a Chronological IndexR. Sears, 1847 - 432 páginas |
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... followed by General Lincoln ( 20th of June ) . Engagement at Stony Ferry Slaves revolt Recalled by the Advance of General Wash- ington against New York . 344 299 Discontent of the American Troops 344 300 1779. Treason of Arnold 345 301 ...
... followed by General Lincoln ( 20th of June ) . Engagement at Stony Ferry Slaves revolt Recalled by the Advance of General Wash- ington against New York . 344 299 Discontent of the American Troops 344 300 1779. Treason of Arnold 345 301 ...
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... followed by another , on a larger scale than any of the preceding ones ; for it happened that , in the summer of 1006 , two ships arrived from Iceland , the one commanded by Thorfinn Karlsefne , a wealthy and powerful man , of ...
... followed by another , on a larger scale than any of the preceding ones ; for it happened that , in the summer of 1006 , two ships arrived from Iceland , the one commanded by Thorfinn Karlsefne , a wealthy and powerful man , of ...
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... followed them into the wood , where she saw the dead body of Snorre Thorbradson ; a flat stone was sticking in his head , and his drawn sword was lying by his side . This she seized , and by her frantic gestures so terrified the ...
... followed them into the wood , where she saw the dead body of Snorre Thorbradson ; a flat stone was sticking in his head , and his drawn sword was lying by his side . This she seized , and by her frantic gestures so terrified the ...
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... followed Pizarro ( fig . 13 ) to Peru , and in that severe battle which took place between Pizarro and Almagro , ( fig . 14 ) , he displayed great prowess , and distinguish himself for his valor and prudence . On his return to Spain ...
... followed Pizarro ( fig . 13 ) to Peru , and in that severe battle which took place between Pizarro and Almagro , ( fig . 14 ) , he displayed great prowess , and distinguish himself for his valor and prudence . On his return to Spain ...
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... followed by an humiliating peace , naturally diverted his mind from distant enterprises , es- pecially such as would have been considered hostile by his rival , Charles . The troubles which agitated the country after his death were also ...
... followed by an humiliating peace , naturally diverted his mind from distant enterprises , es- pecially such as would have been considered hostile by his rival , Charles . The troubles which agitated the country after his death were also ...
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Página 421 - In all the other cases before mentioned, the supreme court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the congress may by law have directed.
Página 417 - Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.
Página 420 - No person, except a natural-born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this Constitution, shall be eligible to the office of President...
Página 421 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Página 419 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder or ex post facto law shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Página 114 - I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of people, so dead to all the feelings of liberty as voluntarily to submit to be slaves, would have been fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
Página 418 - 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, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased, by the consent of the Legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings : and, 17.
Página 420 - Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
Página 417 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the congress may at any time, by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Página 417 - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each house may provide.