Porcupine's Works: Containing Various Writings and Selections, Exhibiting a Faithful Picture of the United States of America ; of Their Governments, Laws, Politics, and Resources ; of the Characters of Their Presidents, Governors, Legislators, Magistrates, and Military Men ; and of the Customs, Manners, Morals, Religion, Virtues and Vices of the People : Comprising Also a Complete Series of Historical Documents and Remarks, from the End of the War, in 1783, to the Election of the President, in March, 1801, Volume 12Cobbett and Morgan, 1801 - United States |
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... important information , and that he was also informed that several gentlemen in Congress hesi- tated whether they would attend , as they would not neglect their official duties to attend as a wit- ness in a court ; here Mr. Dallas read ...
... important information , and that he was also informed that several gentlemen in Congress hesi- tated whether they would attend , as they would not neglect their official duties to attend as a wit- ness in a court ; here Mr. Dallas read ...
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... important words in the law ; for if there is no such intent , there is no offence created by the law . THOMAS COOPER , then , stands indicted with publishing a false , scandalous and malicious libel upon the President of the United ...
... important words in the law ; for if there is no such intent , there is no offence created by the law . THOMAS COOPER , then , stands indicted with publishing a false , scandalous and malicious libel upon the President of the United ...
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... important office which he holds . The mo- tive or intent of the traverser and not of the Presi- dent is the matter to be enquired into by you . The Judge then divided the libel and made ob- servations on its several parts , and first he ...
... important office which he holds . The mo- tive or intent of the traverser and not of the Presi- dent is the matter to be enquired into by you . The Judge then divided the libel and made ob- servations on its several parts , and first he ...
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... important judicial decision on that case , delivered in the most clear , correct , and precise manner . He stated the case - that Jona- than Robbins , whose real name appears to have been Thomas Nash , was charged with piracy and murder ...
... important judicial decision on that case , delivered in the most clear , correct , and precise manner . He stated the case - that Jona- than Robbins , whose real name appears to have been Thomas Nash , was charged with piracy and murder ...
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... important , that the several legislatures should , as soon as possible , take these matters into consideration ; and we request the favour of you , to transmit to us , an authenticated copy of such acts and proceedings of the ...
... important , that the several legislatures should , as soon as possible , take these matters into consideration ; and we request the favour of you , to transmit to us , an authenticated copy of such acts and proceedings of the ...
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