The American Politican: Containing the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, the Inaugural and First Annual Addresses and Messages of All the Presidents, and Other Important State Papers; Together with a Selection of Interesting Statistical Tables, and Biographical Notices of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, the Several Presidents, and Many Other Distinguished Characters |
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... they are accustomed . But when a long train of abuses and usurpations , pursu- ing invariably the same object , evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism , it is their right , THE STANFORD Declaration of Independence,
... they are accustomed . But when a long train of abuses and usurpations , pursu- ing invariably the same object , evinces a design to reduce them under absolute despotism , it is their right , THE STANFORD Declaration of Independence,
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... object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states . To prove this , let facts be submitted to a candid world . He has refused his assent to laws the most wholesome and necessary for the public good . He has forbidden his ...
... object the establishment of an absolute tyranny over these states . To prove this , let facts be submitted to a candid world . He has refused his assent to laws the most wholesome and necessary for the public good . He has forbidden his ...
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... objects to which your atten- tion is to be given . It will be more consistent with those circumstances , and far more congenial with the feelings which actuate me , to substitute , in place of a recommenda- tion of particular measures ...
... objects to which your atten- tion is to be given . It will be more consistent with those circumstances , and far more congenial with the feelings which actuate me , to substitute , in place of a recommenda- tion of particular measures ...
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... objects which will engage your attention , that of providing for the common defence will merit particular regard . To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace . A free people ought not only to be armed ...
... objects which will engage your attention , that of providing for the common defence will merit particular regard . To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace . A free people ought not only to be armed ...
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... object of great importance , and will , I am persuaded , be duly attended to . The advancement of agriculture , commerce , and manu- factures , by all proper means , will not , I trust , need recom- mendation ; but I cannot forbear ...
... object of great importance , and will , I am persuaded , be duly attended to . The advancement of agriculture , commerce , and manu- factures , by all proper means , will not , I trust , need recom- mendation ; but I cannot forbear ...
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