The Republic, Or, A History of the United States of America in the Administrations: From the Monarchic Colonial Days to the Present Times, Volumen2Fairbanks and Palmer Publishing Company, 1886 |
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... TION - MR . ADAMS'S VIEWS TO HIS WIFE . CHAPTER XX . THE PRESIDENCY - MR . ADAMS'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS— 325 MRS . ADAMS'S BLESSING CHAPTER XXI . 337 MR . ADAMS AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SPE- CIAL SESSION OF CONGRESS — PREPARATION ...
... TION - MR . ADAMS'S VIEWS TO HIS WIFE . CHAPTER XX . THE PRESIDENCY - MR . ADAMS'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS— 325 MRS . ADAMS'S BLESSING CHAPTER XXI . 337 MR . ADAMS AS PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES SPE- CIAL SESSION OF CONGRESS — PREPARATION ...
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... tion of the American continent , who had left ' dear England , ' as they affectionately called their native land , only for the sake of what to them was still dearer , freedom of the mind and soul . And if we separate into distinct ...
... tion of the American continent , who had left ' dear England , ' as they affectionately called their native land , only for the sake of what to them was still dearer , freedom of the mind and soul . And if we separate into distinct ...
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... tion , and so defeat itself . Vanity , I am sensible , is my cardinal vice , and cardinal folly ; and I am in continual danger , when in company , of being led an ignis fatuus chase by it , without the strictest caution and watchfulness ...
... tion , and so defeat itself . Vanity , I am sensible , is my cardinal vice , and cardinal folly ; and I am in continual danger , when in company , of being led an ignis fatuus chase by it , without the strictest caution and watchfulness ...
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... tion of the vulgar , but are little , very little , regarded by wise Is it not rational , noble , to dote on the pleasure of viewing a fine horse , and being seen by others to ride such a one ? A fine horse , riches , learning , make ...
... tion of the vulgar , but are little , very little , regarded by wise Is it not rational , noble , to dote on the pleasure of viewing a fine horse , and being seen by others to ride such a one ? A fine horse , riches , learning , make ...
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... by the town of Boston to argue the ques- tion , by permission , before Governor Bernard and the royal Council . He was surprised at this call , but went to Boston , and without preparation of any kind , JOHN ADAMS . 35.
... by the town of Boston to argue the ques- tion , by permission , before Governor Bernard and the royal Council . He was surprised at this call , but went to Boston , and without preparation of any kind , JOHN ADAMS . 35.
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Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 241 - ... to build and equip a navy; to agree upon the number of land forces, and to make requisitions from each state for its quota, in proportion to the number of white inhabitants In such state...
Página 238 - The taxes for paying that proportion shall be laid and levied by the authority and direction of the legislatures of the several states within the time agreed upon by the united states in congress assembled.
Página 243 - Great Governor of the World to incline the hearts of the legislatures we respectively represent in Congress to approve of, and to authorize us to ratify the said Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union. Know ye that we the undersigned delegates, by virtue of the power and authority to us given for that purpose, do by these presents, in the name and in behalf of our respective constituents, fully and entirely ratify and confirm each and every of the said Articles of Confederation and Perpetual...
Página 238 - All charges of war, and all other expenses that shall be incurred for the common defence or general welfare, and allowed by the United States in Congress assembled, shall be defrayed out of a common treasury...
Página 240 - States, and exacting such postage on the papers passing through the same, as may be requisite to defray the expenses of the said office — appointing all officers of the land forces in the service of the United States excepting regimental officers — appointing all the officers of the naval forces, and commissioning all officers whatever in the service of the United States — making rules for the government and regulation of the said land and naval forces, and directing their operations. The United...
Página 236 - Full faith and credit shall be given in each of these States to the records, acts, and judicial proceedings, of the courts and magistrates of every other State.
Página 240 - ... appointing all officers of the land forces, in the service of the United States, excepting regimental officers — appointing all the officers of the naval forces, and commissioning all officers whatever in the service of the United States — making rules for the government and regulation of the said land and naval forces, and directing their operations. The United States in Congress assembled shall have authority to appoint a committee, to sit in the recess of Congress, to be denominated "A...
Página 243 - ... and we do further solemnly plight and engage the faith of our respective constituents, that they shall abide by the determinations of the United States in congress assembled, on all questions, which by the said confederation are submitted to them; and that the articles thereof shall be inviolably observed by the states we respectively represent, and that the union shall be perpetual.
Página 280 - Superior; thence through Lake Superior northward of the Isles Royal and Phelipeaux, to the Long Lake; thence through the middle of said Long Lake, and the water communication between it and the Lake of the Woods...
Página 116 - Honour, justice, and humanity forbid us tamely to surrender that freedom which we received from our gallant ancestors, and which our innocent posterity have a right to receive from us. We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of resigning succeeding generations to that wretchedness which inevitably awaits them, if we basely entail hereditary bondage upon them. Our cause is just. Our union is perfect. Our internal resources are great, and, if necessary, foreign assistance is undoubtedly attainable.