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, Volumen1H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 - 528 páginas |
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... from authority . Sensible of the necessity of some compact or form of civil gov- ernment among themselves , they voluntarily entered into and subscribed the following written constitution . " In the name 32 POLITICAL AND CIVIL HISTORY.
... from authority . Sensible of the necessity of some compact or form of civil gov- ernment among themselves , they voluntarily entered into and subscribed the following written constitution . " In the name 32 POLITICAL AND CIVIL HISTORY.
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... constitutions and officers , from time to time , as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony ; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience . " * This brief but comprehensive constitution of ...
... constitutions and officers , from time to time , as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony ; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience . " * This brief but comprehensive constitution of ...
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... constitution which they had formed , the governor was chosen by the people annu- ally ; and seven persons were elected to aid him in his duties , called assistants , a name peculiar to New England , given to those who were elected to ...
... constitution which they had formed , the governor was chosen by the people annu- ally ; and seven persons were elected to aid him in his duties , called assistants , a name peculiar to New England , given to those who were elected to ...
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... constitution of the colony . The assistants and deputies , at first , met together in the same room ; and the former claimed a negative on the acts of the latter . This created no little dispute between them , and was not finally ...
... constitution of the colony . The assistants and deputies , at first , met together in the same room ; and the former claimed a negative on the acts of the latter . This created no little dispute between them , and was not finally ...
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... constitution , or form of government for themselves . For this purpose , they met in January , 1639 , and formed a system of government under which they agreed to live . This self - created Commonwealth then consisted of about eight hun ...
... constitution , or form of government for themselves . For this purpose , they met in January , 1639 , and formed a system of government under which they agreed to live . This self - created Commonwealth then consisted of about eight hun ...
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Página 457 - Britain ; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons of Great Britain, in Parliament assembled, had, hath, and of right ought to have, full Power and Authority to make Laws and Statutes of sufficient Force and Validity to bind the Colonies and People of America, Subjects of the Crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever.
Página 286 - But, from the necessity of the case, and a regard to the mutual interest of both countries, we cheerfully consent to the operation of such acts of the British parliament, as are bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of taxation internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America,...
Página 2 - BBOWN, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit : " Sertorius : or, the Roman Patriot.
Página 208 - America is obstinate; America is almost in open rebellion. 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 14 - ... to sail to all parts, countries, and seas of the east, of the west, and of the north...
Página 463 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Página 423 - Whereas, we all came into these parts of America, with one and the same end and aim, namely, to advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to enjoy the liberties of the Gospel in purity with peace...
Página 287 - American subject of trial by jury, authorize the judge's certificate to indemnify the prosecutor from damages that he might otherwise be liable to, requiring oppressive security from a claimant of ships and goods seized, before he shall be allowed to defend his property, and are subversive of American rights. "Also, 12 Geo. Ill, ch. 24, entitled 'An act for the better securing his majesty's dock yards, magazines, ships, ammunition and, stores...
Página 481 - ... the suggestions of humanity, can restrain your hands from shedding human blood in such an impious cause, we must then tell you that we will never submit to be hewers of wood or drawers of water for any ministry or nation in the world.
Página 285 - That the inhabitants of the English colonies in North America, by the immutable laws of nature, the principles of the English Constitution, and the several charters or compacts, have the following rights : Resolved, NCD 1.