A History of the United States of America: From the Discovery of the Continent by Christopher Columbus, to the Present Time: Embracing an Account of the Aboriginal Tribes, Their Origin, Population, Employments, Arts, Dress, Religion, Government, Etc. ...H. F. Sumner, 1833 - 540 páginas |
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... possession of Canada , and were leagued with several powerful tribes of Indians , as often did the colonies become the theatre of their hostile operations . This period is therefore most remarkable for these three wars . The FOURTH ...
... possession of Canada , and were leagued with several powerful tribes of Indians , as often did the colonies become the theatre of their hostile operations . This period is therefore most remarkable for these three wars . The FOURTH ...
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... possession of the newly found lands , in the name of their Catholic majesties . This he sealed , and directed to the king and queen , and superscribed also a promise of a thousand du- cats to whoever should deliver the packet unopened ...
... possession of the newly found lands , in the name of their Catholic majesties . This he sealed , and directed to the king and queen , and superscribed also a promise of a thousand du- cats to whoever should deliver the packet unopened ...
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... possession of the country in behalf of the crown of England . John Cabot appears to have been a native of Venice , but to have settled in England with his family some time previ ous to the above voyage . The commission granted to him by ...
... possession of the country in behalf of the crown of England . John Cabot appears to have been a native of Venice , but to have settled in England with his family some time previ ous to the above voyage . The commission granted to him by ...
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... possession of the land , without molesting a single owner . Samoset , having been treated with hospitality by these strangers , was disposed to cultivate a further acquaintance with them ; and on his third visit was accompanied by ...
... possession of the land , without molesting a single owner . Samoset , having been treated with hospitality by these strangers , was disposed to cultivate a further acquaintance with them ; and on his third visit was accompanied by ...
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... possessed , as long as any remained . A poor man came to the governor to complain , and was in- formed , that the last bread of his house was in the oven . Many subsisted upon shell - fish , ground - nuts , and acorns , which at that ...
... possessed , as long as any remained . A poor man came to the governor to complain , and was in- formed , that the last bread of his house was in the oven . Many subsisted upon shell - fish , ground - nuts , and acorns , which at that ...
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Página 360 - 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 344 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Página 472 - In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.
Página 472 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Página 343 - But as it is easy to foresee that from different causes and from different quarters much pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth, as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed, it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective...
Página 308 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Página 199 - 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 361 - ... economy in the public expense, that labor may be lightly burdened; the honest payment of our debts, and sacred preservation of the public faith...
Página 347 - 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 473 - In the war between those new governments and Spain we declared our neutrality at the time of their recognition, and to this we have adhered, and shall continue to adhere, provided no change shall occur which, in the judgment of the competent authorities of this Government, shall make a corresponding change on the part of the United States indispensable to their security.