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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... favor of its constitutionality - Duties laid on Spirits distilled within the United States - Opposed in congress , and in some of the states - Speech of the president at the opening of the first session of the second congress in October ...
... favor of its constitutionality - Duties laid on Spirits distilled within the United States - Opposed in congress , and in some of the states - Speech of the president at the opening of the first session of the second congress in October ...
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... favor of independence passed in commit- tee of the whole , congress determined to appoint a committee to prepare and digest the form of a confederation ; and the next day , the following gentlemen were selected for this important ob ...
... favor of independence passed in commit- tee of the whole , congress determined to appoint a committee to prepare and digest the form of a confederation ; and the next day , the following gentlemen were selected for this important ob ...
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... favor of this proposition - North Carolina divided , and the other states against it . It was then moved , that each state should send one delegate for every thirty thousand inhabitants , and that each delegate have a vote . On this ...
... favor of this proposition - North Carolina divided , and the other states against it . It was then moved , that each state should send one delegate for every thirty thousand inhabitants , and that each delegate have a vote . On this ...
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... favor . Some of the states were of opinion , that congress should be invested with the power of settling and fixing the limits of such states , as claimed to the Mississippi , or south sea , by virtue of their . original charters or ...
... favor . Some of the states were of opinion , that congress should be invested with the power of settling and fixing the limits of such states , as claimed to the Mississippi , or south sea , by virtue of their . original charters or ...
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... favor of our Almighty Creator , visibly manifested in our protection , we have reason to expect , if , in an humble depen- dence on his divine providence , we strenuously exert the means which are placed in our power . To conclude , if ...
... favor of our Almighty Creator , visibly manifested in our protection , we have reason to expect , if , in an humble depen- dence on his divine providence , we strenuously exert the means which are placed in our power . To conclude , if ...
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Page 499 - 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 499 - 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 534 - ... in their persons, nor shall their houses or goods be burnt or otherwise destroyed, nor their fields wasted by the armed force of the enemy...
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 246 - 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 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.
Page 83 - East by a line to be drawn along the middle of the river St. Croix, from its mouth in the bay of Fundy to its source, and from its source directly north to the aforesaid highlands which divide the rivers that fall into the Atlantic ocean from those which fall into the river St. Lawrence...
Page 250 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States...
Page 171 - Can you then consent to be the only sufferers by this 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...
Page 263 - It is obviously impracticable, in the Federal Government of these States, to secure all rights of independent sovereignty to each, and yet provide for the interest and safety of all. Individuals entering into society must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.