History of the United States: To which is Prefixed a Brief Historical Account of Our [English] Ancestors, from the Dispersion at Babel, to Their Migration to America, and of the Conquest of South America, by the SpaniardsDurrie & Peck, 1832 - 316 páginas |
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... ment in the arts of life , down to the reformation . Then follows an account of the peopling of America , and a description of the character and manners of the aborigi- nals , both in Mexico and in the more northern latitudes . The ...
... ment in the arts of life , down to the reformation . Then follows an account of the peopling of America , and a description of the character and manners of the aborigi- nals , both in Mexico and in the more northern latitudes . The ...
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... ment was made forthwith , either of the same or of other persons . If a vacancy happened among the electors , before the death of the king , his place was immediately supplied by a new appointment . The laws of the em- pire obliged the ...
... ment was made forthwith , either of the same or of other persons . If a vacancy happened among the electors , before the death of the king , his place was immediately supplied by a new appointment . The laws of the em- pire obliged the ...
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... ment . One of these was the race , in which they were exercised from their childhood . They had also military games , in which the warriors represented a pitched battle . One of the most singular of their amusements was an exhibition of ...
... ment . One of these was the race , in which they were exercised from their childhood . They had also military games , in which the warriors represented a pitched battle . One of the most singular of their amusements was an exhibition of ...
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... ment in the new world . Columbus returned to Spain carly in 1496 . 157. Columbus's third voyage . In May , 1498 , Co- lumbus left Spain on his third voyage , and proceeding farther southward , discovered and named Trinidad ; and in ...
... ment in the new world . Columbus returned to Spain carly in 1496 . 157. Columbus's third voyage . In May , 1498 , Co- lumbus left Spain on his third voyage , and proceeding farther southward , discovered and named Trinidad ; and in ...
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... ment in America ? 157. What discoveries did Columbus make in his third voyage ? What treatment did Columbus receive from his ene- mies ? 158. From whom did this continent receive its name ? 159. What discoveries did Columbus make in his ...
... ment in America ? 157. What discoveries did Columbus make in his third voyage ? What treatment did Columbus receive from his ene- mies ? 158. From whom did this continent receive its name ? 159. What discoveries did Columbus make in his ...
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Página 310 - Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Página 309 - In the discharge of this trust, I will only say, that I have, with good intentions, contributed towards the organization and administration of the Government the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable.
Página 313 - All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency. They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force, 'to put in the place of the delegated will of the Nation the will of a party, often a small but artful...
Página 311 - The east. in a like intercourse with the west, already finds, and in the progressive improvement of interior communications by land and water will more and more find a valuable vent for the commodities which it brings from abroad, or manufactures at home. The west derives from the east supplies requisite to its growth and comfort — and what is perhaps of still greater consequence, it must of necessity owe the secure enjoyment of indispensable outlets for its own productions, to the weight, influence,...
Página 312 - In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as a matter of serious concern, that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations Northern and Southern, Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views.
Página 314 - Let me .now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally. This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind.
Página 314 - ... the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character, in governments purely elective, it is a spirit not to be encouraged. From their natural tendency it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose; and there being constant danger of excess, the effort ought to be by force of public opinion to mitigate and assuage it. A fire not to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigilance to prevent its bursting into a flame, lest, instead of warming, it should consume.
Página 315 - If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change by usurpation; for though this in one instance may be the instrument of good, it is the customary weapon by which free governments are destroyed.
Página 314 - There is an opinion, that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of Liberty.
Página 315 - Let it simply be asked, where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice ? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.