Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams: Sixth President of the United StatesMiller, Orton & Mulligan, 1856 - 404 páginas |
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... courts . The British Parliament , as soon as the Colonies had attracted their notice , commenced a system of legisla tion known as the Colonial System , the object of which was to secure to the mother country a monop- oly of their trade ...
... courts . The British Parliament , as soon as the Colonies had attracted their notice , commenced a system of legisla tion known as the Colonial System , the object of which was to secure to the mother country a monop- oly of their trade ...
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... Court of that province in 1761 , upon the constitutional right of the British Parliament to bind the Colonies . The trial produced great excitement . The cause was argued for the Crown by the King's Attorney - General , and against the ...
... Court of that province in 1761 , upon the constitutional right of the British Parliament to bind the Colonies . The trial produced great excitement . The cause was argued for the Crown by the King's Attorney - General , and against the ...
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... Court of Admiralty , an office of great value ; he declined it , " decidedly , peremptorily , but re- spectfully . " At this interesting crisis , JOHN QUINCY ADAMS was born , at Quincy , on the 11th of July , 1767. A lesson , full of ...
... Court of Admiralty , an office of great value ; he declined it , " decidedly , peremptorily , but re- spectfully . " At this interesting crisis , JOHN QUINCY ADAMS was born , at Quincy , on the 11th of July , 1767. A lesson , full of ...
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... Court . I have set myself a stint this week , to read the third volume half out . If I can but keep my resolution , I may again at the end of the week give a better account of myself . I wish , sir , you would give me in writing , some ...
... Court . I have set myself a stint this week , to read the third volume half out . If I can but keep my resolution , I may again at the end of the week give a better account of myself . I wish , sir , you would give me in writing , some ...
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... Court of St. James . He was instructed to insist on the inde- pendence of the United States . The younger Adams again attended the Diplomatist . They embarked in the French frigate La Sensible , on the 17th of November , 1779 . The ...
... Court of St. James . He was instructed to insist on the inde- pendence of the United States . The younger Adams again attended the Diplomatist . They embarked in the French frigate La Sensible , on the 17th of November , 1779 . The ...
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Página 347 - Who knoweth not in all these That the hand of the Lord hath wrought this? In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind.
Página 28 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Página 293 - Joint Resolution. Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States...
Página 250 - And the people came to the house of God, and abode there till even before God, and lifted up their voices, and wept sore; 3 And said, O LORD God of Israel, why is this come to pass in Israel, that there should be to-day one tribe lacking in Israel...
Página 269 - Thy spirit, Independence ! let me share, Lord of the lion heart and eagle eye ! Thy steps I follow 'with my bosom bare, Nor heed the storm that howls along the sky.
Página 42 - Sir, the circumstances of this audience are so extraordinary, the language you have now held is so extremely proper, and the feelings you have discovered so justly adapted to the occasion, that I must say, that I not only receive with pleasure the assurance of the friendly disposition of the United States, but that I am very glad the choice has fallen upon you to be their minister.
Página 198 - Washington is in the clear, upper sky. These other stars have now joined the American constellation. They circle round their centre, and the heavens beam with new light. Beneath this illumination let us walk the course of life, and, at its close, devoutly commend our beloved country, the common parent of us all, to the Divine Benignity.
Página 29 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not, I am well aware of the toil and blood and treasure that it will cost us to maintain this declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.
Página 346 - Resolved, That as a further mark of respect for the memory of the deceased, this House do now adjourn.
Página 281 - Petitions for the abolition of slavery and the slave trade in the District of Columbia and the Territories, began to pour into Congress, from every section of the East and North.