The Tour of James Monroe: President of the United States, Through the Northern and Eastern States, in 1817 ; His Tour in the Year 1818 ; Together with a Sketch of His Life ; with Descriptive and Historical Notices of the Principal Places Through which He PassedSilas Andrus, 1820 - 348 páginas |
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... British squadron , & c . STONINGTON - reception of the President there , Notice of this place , and its valorous defence , RHODE - ISLAND . RHODE - ISLAND - sketch of this island , 121 122 123 124 125 131 132 133 135 136 Slave Trade ...
... British squadron , & c . STONINGTON - reception of the President there , Notice of this place , and its valorous defence , RHODE - ISLAND . RHODE - ISLAND - sketch of this island , 121 122 123 124 125 131 132 133 135 136 Slave Trade ...
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... British post was surprised - their commander was slain , and his army were captured . " The victory of Trenton " operated upon disheartened Americans like a shock of electricity upon a morbid system . The particulars of the battle , and ...
... British post was surprised - their commander was slain , and his army were captured . " The victory of Trenton " operated upon disheartened Americans like a shock of electricity upon a morbid system . The particulars of the battle , and ...
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... British Crown . They had literally waded through blood to obtain their indepen- dence ; and having emancipated themselves from a foreign power , which they would not acknowledge , they were jealous even of a necessary power for their ...
... British Crown . They had literally waded through blood to obtain their indepen- dence ; and having emancipated themselves from a foreign power , which they would not acknowledge , they were jealous even of a necessary power for their ...
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... British Crown , yet they could hardly be said to have had a government ; for no de- signated body exercised what is sometimes called , the jura summa imperii . The individual states each pos- sessed a municipal power over their own ...
... British Crown , yet they could hardly be said to have had a government ; for no de- signated body exercised what is sometimes called , the jura summa imperii . The individual states each pos- sessed a municipal power over their own ...
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... British lion , although more merciless than the foreign foe , are now remem- bered with no emotions but those of pity and contempt . At the period last mentioned , two great political par- ties began to assume a shape and form " in our ...
... British lion , although more merciless than the foreign foe , are now remem- bered with no emotions but those of pity and contempt . At the period last mentioned , two great political par- ties began to assume a shape and form " in our ...
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Página 46 - Usurpation is then an easy attainment, and a usurper soon found. The people themselves become the willing instruments of their own debasement and ruin. Let us, then, look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force. Let us, by all wise and constitutional measures, promote intelligence among the people, as the best means of preserving our liberties.
Página 47 - ... dear to a free people, must depend in an eminent degree on the militia. Invasions may be made too formidable to be resisted by any land and naval force which it would comport either with the principles of our government, or the circumstances of the United States, to maintain. In such cases, recourse must be had to the great body of the people, and in a manner to produce the best effect. It is of the highest importance, therefore, that they be so organized and trained, as to be prepared for any...
Página 49 - It is important, too, that the capital which nourishes our manufactures should be domestic ; as its influence in that case, instead of exhausting, as it may do in foreign hands, would be felt advantageously on agriculture and every other branch of industry. Equally important is it to provide at home a market for our raw materials, as, by extending the competition, it will enhance the price, and protect the cultivator against the casualties incident to foreign markets.
Página 309 - Michigan territory, and of the state of Indiana. From the Cherokee tribe a tract has been purchased in the state of Georgia, and an arrangement made, by which, in exchange for lands beyond the Mississippi, a great part, if not the whole of the land belonging to the tribe, eastward of that river, in the states of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, and in the Alabama territory, will soon be acquired.
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Página 44 - Just as this Constitution was put into action several of the principal States of Europe had become much agitated and some of them seriously convulsed. Destructive wars ensued, which have of late only been terminated. In the course of these conflicts the United States received great injury from several of the parties. It was their interest to stand aloof from the contest, to demand justice from the party committing the injury, and to cultivate by a fair and honorable conduct the friendship of all....
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Página 342 - I have great satisfaction in stating, that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers, continue on the most friendly basis. In our domestic concerns we have ample cause of satisfaction.