The Pictorial History of the American Revolution: With a Sketch of the Early History of the Country. The Constitution of the United States, and a Chronological Index |
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... Congress 117 Tumults in the Colonies . Repeal of the Stamp Act 118 120 1767. New Taxes imposed 121 Fresh Troubles in ... Congress 133 75 General Gage fortifies Boston Neck 133 77 Suffolk Resolutions 134 1609. Voyages of Henry Hudson 1629 ...
... Congress 117 Tumults in the Colonies . Repeal of the Stamp Act 118 120 1767. New Taxes imposed 121 Fresh Troubles in ... Congress 133 75 General Gage fortifies Boston Neck 133 77 Suffolk Resolutions 134 1609. Voyages of Henry Hudson 1629 ...
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... Congress meets . 152 Moses Kirkland's Plot . Second Petition to the King 152 Warlike Preparations 153 Indians attack the Western Frontiers of the Southern States Change in the Sentiments of the People and Congress 186 . 186 188 . ( 15th ...
... Congress meets . 152 Moses Kirkland's Plot . Second Petition to the King 152 Warlike Preparations 153 Indians attack the Western Frontiers of the Southern States Change in the Sentiments of the People and Congress 186 . 186 188 . ( 15th ...
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... Congress 223 Supineness of the People 223 War popular in Britain 224 toga West Indies . 224 Partiality of the French for the Americans Loyalists in the Provinces Opening of the Campaign ; predatory Incur- sions ( 23d of March ) . Stores ...
... Congress 223 Supineness of the People 223 War popular in Britain 224 toga West Indies . 224 Partiality of the French for the Americans Loyalists in the Provinces Opening of the Campaign ; predatory Incur- sions ( 23d of March ) . Stores ...
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... congress , to meet at New York , and arrange in concert the means of averting the threat- ened evil . Nine colonies responded to this call , the others being prevented chiefly by the difficulty of convoking their assemblies . The ...
... congress , to meet at New York , and arrange in concert the means of averting the threat- ened evil . Nine colonies responded to this call , the others being prevented chiefly by the difficulty of convoking their assemblies . The ...
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... congress , a mutual correspondence had been maintained between the leading men of the several colonies . measures of the British ministry had tended to promote among them an approxi- mation of political sentiment , and to make them feel ...
... congress , a mutual correspondence had been maintained between the leading men of the several colonies . measures of the British ministry had tended to promote among them an approxi- mation of political sentiment , and to make them feel ...
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Page 429 - In all the other cases before mentioned, the supreme court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed...
Page 427 - Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.
Page 429 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Page 120 - I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of people, so dead to all the feelings of liberty as voluntarily to submit to be slaves, would have been fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
Page 427 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the congress may at any time, by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Page 427 - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Page 427 - ... 3. No person shall be a senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen.
Page 430 - The United States shall guaranty to every state in this union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion ; and on application of the legislature, or of the executive (when the legislature cannot be convened) against domestic violence.
Page 153 - MR. PRESIDENT: Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me, in this appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for the support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation.
Page 416 - Revolution, and, retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness, and contempt? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity which has hitherto been spent in honor? If you can — go; and carry with you the jest of Tories and the scorn of Whigs — the ridicule, and, what is worse, the pity of the world. Go — starve and be forgotten.