History of the American Revolution: With a Preliminary View of the Character and Principles of the Colonists, and Their Controversies with Great Britain |
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Other colonies were similarly vexed ; but the dispute in Massachusetts , in 1761 ,
between the prerogative party , headed by Governor Bernard and Lieutenant
Governor ( then · Chief Justice ) Hutchinson , on the one side , and the people of
...
Other colonies were similarly vexed ; but the dispute in Massachusetts , in 1761 ,
between the prerogative party , headed by Governor Bernard and Lieutenant
Governor ( then · Chief Justice ) Hutchinson , on the one side , and the people of
...
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Magazines of stores were in the mean time prepared , on the east side of the
North river , in the hilly country above Peekskill , called Courtlandt's manor , and
the arrival from France of a stock of munitions of war , supplied some of the most
...
Magazines of stores were in the mean time prepared , on the east side of the
North river , in the hilly country above Peekskill , called Courtlandt's manor , and
the arrival from France of a stock of munitions of war , supplied some of the most
...
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had stationed General Ashe , with 1,500 Carolina militia and a few regulars ,
opposite to Augusta , on the Carolina side of the river , and on the retreat of
Campbell from Augusta , directed Ashe to cross the river , follow the enemy , and
take ...
had stationed General Ashe , with 1,500 Carolina militia and a few regulars ,
opposite to Augusta , on the Carolina side of the river , and on the retreat of
Campbell from Augusta , directed Ashe to cross the river , follow the enemy , and
take ...
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An action took place , which was indecisive as a battle , no ship being taken on
either side , but the fruits of the victory belonged to the British . The French were
forced to abandon their design , and return to Newport , and Clinton reinforced ...
An action took place , which was indecisive as a battle , no ship being taken on
either side , but the fruits of the victory belonged to the British . The French were
forced to abandon their design , and return to Newport , and Clinton reinforced ...
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Some of the French troops were advanced to the opposite side of Staten Island ,
as though to communicate with and aid the besieging ships . Batteries were
established , and other preparations of a permanent kind made , so as to impress
...
Some of the French troops were advanced to the opposite side of Staten Island ,
as though to communicate with and aid the besieging ships . Batteries were
established , and other preparations of a permanent kind made , so as to impress
...
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Página 26 - But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual ; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of Public Liberty.
Página 29 - OBSERVE good faith and justice towards all nations, cultivate peace and harmony with all ; religion and morality enjoin, this conduct ; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it ? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
Página 29 - It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it. Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue?
Página 10 - United States whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law: but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
Página 17 - The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice President, shall be the Vice President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office...
Página 8 - United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and together with the vice-president, chosen for the same term, be elected as follows : 2. Each State shall appoint...
Página 9 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Página 24 - To the efficacy and permanency of your Union, a government for the whole is indispensable. No alliances, however strict, between the parts, can be an adequate substitute; they must inevitably experience the infractions and interruptions which all alliances in all times have experienced. Sensible of this momentous truth, you have improved upon your first essay by the adoption of a constitution of government better calculated than your former for an intimate union, and for the efficacious management...
Página 7 - No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States: and no person holding any office of profit or trust under them, shall, without the consent of Congress, accept of any present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from any king, prince, or foreign state.
Página 33 - In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend, I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course, which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations.
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| Título | History of the American Revolution: With a Preliminary View of the Character and Principles of the Colonists, and Their Controversies with Great Britain |
| Autor | Samuel Farmer Wilson |
| Edición | 5 |
| Editor | N. Hickman, 1843 |
| Procedencia del original | Biblioteca Pública de Nueva York |
| Digitalizado | 18 Dic. 2007 |
| Largo | 372 páginas |
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