A History of the United States of America: On a Plan Adapted to the Capacity of Youths, and Designed to Aid the Memory by Systematic Arrangement and Interesting AssociationsCarter, Hendee, 1833 - 352 páginas |
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... respect to supplies ; and when , at length , a vessel was despatched to inquire into their state , not a vestige of them remained . 8. In 1602 , Bartholomew Gosnold , in a voyage from Falmouth to the northern part of Virginia ...
... respect to supplies ; and when , at length , a vessel was despatched to inquire into their state , not a vestige of them remained . 8. In 1602 , Bartholomew Gosnold , in a voyage from Falmouth to the northern part of Virginia ...
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... respect to Americus Vespucius , it may be observed , that , although he deprived Columbus of the merited honor of giving his name to the new world , and gained this distinction for him- self , still his name will ever remain stigmatized ...
... respect to Americus Vespucius , it may be observed , that , although he deprived Columbus of the merited honor of giving his name to the new world , and gained this distinction for him- self , still his name will ever remain stigmatized ...
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... respect to his mother . 11. The year 1619 forms a memorable epoch in the history of Virginia , a provincial legislature being at this time introduced , in which the colonists were represented by delegates chosen by themselves . This ...
... respect to his mother . 11. The year 1619 forms a memorable epoch in the history of Virginia , a provincial legislature being at this time introduced , in which the colonists were represented by delegates chosen by themselves . This ...
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... respect to the enjoyment of their religion . They now began to prepare them- selves for their momentous enterprise . For this purpose , they procured two vessels , the Speedwell and the Mayflower . The Speedwell , of sixty tons , they ...
... respect to the enjoyment of their religion . They now began to prepare them- selves for their momentous enterprise . For this purpose , they procured two vessels , the Speedwell and the Mayflower . The Speedwell , of sixty tons , they ...
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... separated , the distinctive names of North and South Carolina began to be used in respect to them . During the administration of Gov. Sayle , a constitution , pre pared at the request of the proprietors , by the SETTLEMENTS . 63.
... separated , the distinctive names of North and South Carolina began to be used in respect to them . During the administration of Gov. Sayle , a constitution , pre pared at the request of the proprietors , by the SETTLEMENTS . 63.
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Página 232 - 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 177 - July ; and, at the same time it was voted, that a committee be appointed to prepare a DECLARATION, to the effect of the resolution. This committee was elected by ballot, on the following day, and consisted of THOMAS JEFFERSON, JOHN ADAMS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ROGER SHERMAN, and ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
Página 259 - Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligations 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.
Página 232 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid 1 We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it...
Página 222 - Filling a glass, he turned to them and said, "with a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Página 222 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Página 334 - 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 151 - They planted by your care ! No, your oppressions planted them in America. They fled from your tyranny to a then uncultivated and inhospitable country, where they exposed themselves to almost all the hardships to which human nature is liable; and among others, to the cruelties of a savage foe, the most subtle, and I will take...
Página 267 - ... any false, scandalous, and malicious writing or writings against the government of the United States, or either house of the Congress of the United States...
Página 221 - And being now to conclude these his last public orders, to take his ultimate leave in a short time of the military character, and to bid a final adieu to the armies he has so long had the honor to command, he can only again offer, in their behalf, his recommendations to their grateful country, and his prayers to the God of armies.