A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volume 2H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 - United States |
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... Wishes security for her own American possessions - Offers her mediation between France and Great Britain - France accepts the mediation - Great Britain holds a corres- pondence on the subjeet for some months - Refuses to have her ...
... Wishes security for her own American possessions - Offers her mediation between France and Great Britain - France accepts the mediation - Great Britain holds a corres- pondence on the subjeet for some months - Refuses to have her ...
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... wishes of the delegates of so many states , differing in habits , produce , commerce , and internal police , was found to be a work which nothing but time and reflection , conspiring with a dispo- sition to conciliate , could mature and ...
... wishes of the delegates of so many states , differing in habits , produce , commerce , and internal police , was found to be a work which nothing but time and reflection , conspiring with a dispo- sition to conciliate , could mature and ...
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... wish that these our representations may make such an impression on that assembly as to induce them to make such ad- dition to the articles of confederation as may bring about a per- manent union . " Maryland was particularly opposed to ...
... wish that these our representations may make such an impression on that assembly as to induce them to make such ad- dition to the articles of confederation as may bring about a per- manent union . " Maryland was particularly opposed to ...
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... wish , we shall have many pretty things in our power ; and if Mr. Reed , after well consider- ing the nature of the dispute , can , conformable to his conscience and view of things , exert his influence to settle the contest , he may ...
... wish , we shall have many pretty things in our power ; and if Mr. Reed , after well consider- ing the nature of the dispute , can , conformable to his conscience and view of things , exert his influence to settle the contest , he may ...
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... wishes of their constituents . They could not imagine that the American people would cordially unite with their ancient enemies , and finally reject those terms , which they had hereto- fore been willing to accept . On the third of ...
... wishes of their constituents . They could not imagine that the American people would cordially unite with their ancient enemies , and finally reject those terms , which they had hereto- fore been willing to accept . On the third of ...
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Page 244 - I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid ? We have been assured, 'sir, in the sacred writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Page 496 - Union to your collective and individual happiness ; that you should cherish a cordial, habitual, and immovable attachment to it, accustoming yourselves to think and speak of it as of the Palladium of your political safety and prosperity; watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned, and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our Country from the rest,...
Page 497 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page 244 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe, that, without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Page 497 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Page 225 - Resolved, that each branch ought to possess the right of originating acts; that the National Legislature ought to be empowered to enjoy the legislative rights vested in Congress by the Confederation, end moreover to legislate in all cases to which the separate States are incompetent, or in which the harmony of the United States may be interrupted by the exercise of individual legislation...
Page 176 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Page 12 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common • defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon, them or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Page 14 - 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.