Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Volumen4R. W. Pomeroy, 1823 |
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... observed to Mr. Read that he had * Cicero . Oratio in M. Antonium . 652. The very name of peace is sweet , and is in itself a blessing ; yet who would con- found peace and slavery ? Peace is the repose of liberty ; sla- very the worst ...
... observed to Mr. Read that he had * Cicero . Oratio in M. Antonium . 652. The very name of peace is sweet , and is in itself a blessing ; yet who would con- found peace and slavery ? Peace is the repose of liberty ; sla- very the worst ...
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... observations , and others from different gentlemen , whenever I name him in private to any member , almost discourage me ; however , after I hear from you , I shall at- tempt to have him released , lest it should be thought I was ...
... observations , and others from different gentlemen , whenever I name him in private to any member , almost discourage me ; however , after I hear from you , I shall at- tempt to have him released , lest it should be thought I was ...
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... observe the motions of the French and Indian army , commanded by the baron Dieskaw . When about four miles in advance of the main body , they were attacked and overpowered by the enemy , after a brave resistance , during which colonel ...
... observe the motions of the French and Indian army , commanded by the baron Dieskaw . When about four miles in advance of the main body , they were attacked and overpowered by the enemy , after a brave resistance , during which colonel ...
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... observed , that no person could possibly conceive the troubles that were encountered in obtaining our independence , but those who achieved it . His house was always open to the soldiers marching to , or returning from , the army : in ...
... observed , that no person could possibly conceive the troubles that were encountered in obtaining our independence , but those who achieved it . His house was always open to the soldiers marching to , or returning from , the army : in ...
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... observed , that as he neither signed the Declaration of Independence , nor had written any thing in op- position to the British government , he was , at all events , secure from the gallows . Mr. Williams in- stantly replied with great ...
... observed , that as he neither signed the Declaration of Independence , nor had written any thing in op- position to the British government , he was , at all events , secure from the gallows . Mr. Williams in- stantly replied with great ...
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Términos y frases comunes
adopted ALPHEUS FELCH America appeared appointed army articles of confederation assembly attention battalion battle of Germantown Britain British cause Cecil county character Christiana river citizens civil Clymer colonel colonies commencement committee conduct congress Connecticut considered constitution coun council Delaware delegate distinguished duty early elected eminent enemy Esquire exertions favour feelings genius GEORGE READ GEORGE WALTON governor Gunning Bedford Heyward honour Huntington independence Indians instruction judge knowledge labours land language Lebanon legislature liberty M'Intosh M'Kean M'Kinley measure ment militia mind nation necessary never Newcastle Nicholas Van Dyke object opinion patriotism Pennsylvania period person Philadelphia physician political possessed practice present president principles procure profession proper province re-elected Read render respect revolution Rush SAMUEL HUNTINGTON senate sentiments society spirit talents Thomas Heyward tion town United Walton Williams
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Página 200 - Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays, instead of serving you, if he sacrifices it to your opinion.
Página 66 - All bills of credit emitted, moneys borrowed, and debts contracted by or under the authority of Congress, before the assembling of the United States, in pursuance of the present Confederation, shall be deemed and considered as a charge against the United States, for payment and satisfaction whereof the said United States and the public faith are hereby solemnly pledged.
Página 200 - Certainly, gentlemen, it ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents.
Página 55 - States; regulating the trade and managing all affairs with the Indians not members of any of the States — provided that the legislative right of any State within its own limits be not infringed or violated...
Página 66 - ... shall take an oath, to be administered by one of the judges of the Supreme or Superior Court of the State where the cause shall be tried, "well and truly to hear and determine the matter in question, according to the best of his judgment, without favor, affection, or hope of reward:" provided also that no State shall be deprived of territory for the benefit of the United States.
Página 201 - To deliver an opinion, is the right of all men; that of constituents is a weighty and respectable opinion, which a representative ought always to rejoice to hear; and which he ought always most seriously to consider. But authoritative instructions ; mandates issued, which the member is bound blindly and implicitly to obey, to vote and to argue for, though contrary to the clearest conviction of his judgment and conscience, — these are things utterly unknown to the laws of the land, and which arise...
Página 200 - ... live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication, with his constituents. Their wishes ought to have great weight with him; their opinion, high respect; their business, unremitted attention.
Página 64 - States in proportion to the value of all land within each State granted to or surveyed for any person, as such land and the buildings aud improvements thereon shall be estimated according to such mode as the United States iu Congress assembled shall from time to time direct and appoint.