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... was an apparent solution of the mystery . When White sailed for England he had directed that if the settlers were compelled to leave - the island , they should carve the name of 6 VIRGINIA : A HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE .
... was an apparent solution of the mystery . When White sailed for England he had directed that if the settlers were compelled to leave - the island , they should carve the name of 6 VIRGINIA : A HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE .
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... himself in drawing up his royal charter for the government of the colony , and April 10 , 1606 , the paper was ready . By this oldest of American charters two colonies were directed 14 VIRGINIA : A HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE .
... himself in drawing up his royal charter for the government of the colony , and April 10 , 1606 , the paper was ready . By this oldest of American charters two colonies were directed 14 VIRGINIA : A HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE .
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... directed to be established in the great empire of Virginia . The southern colony was intrusted to Sir Thomas Gates ... directed in all its proceedings by the royal will , since the King appointed its rulers , and directed under his sign ...
... directed to be established in the great empire of Virginia . The southern colony was intrusted to Sir Thomas Gates ... directed in all its proceedings by the royal will , since the King appointed its rulers , and directed under his sign ...
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... , toward which the straining eyes had so often been directed in search of the white sails coming from the home land . There were two hundred fighting men trained in In- dian 76 VIRGINIA : A HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE . VIRGINIA ABANDONED.
... , toward which the straining eyes had so often been directed in search of the white sails coming from the home land . There were two hundred fighting men trained in In- dian 76 VIRGINIA : A HISTORY OF THE PEOPLE . VIRGINIA ABANDONED.
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... directing Gates and Somers to return to James- town , where he would soon join them . Such was the curiously dramatic event which pre- vented the New World from being abandoned in 1610 by the English . If a writer of fiction had ...
... directing Gates and Somers to return to James- town , where he would soon join them . Such was the curiously dramatic event which pre- vented the New World from being abandoned in 1610 by the English . If a writer of fiction had ...
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Page 407 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Page 406 - That all men are by nature equally free and independent, and have certain inherent rights, of which, when they enter into a state of society, they cannot by any compact deprive or divest their posterity; namely, the enjoyment of life and liberty, with the means of acquiring and possessing property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 220 - I thank God, there are no free schools nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years. For learning has brought disobedience and heresy, and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government. God keep us from both"!
Page 407 - That the freedom of the press is one of the great bulwarks of liberty, and can never be restrained but by despotic governments.
Page 350 - The supplicating tears of the women and moving petitions of the men melt me into such deadly sorrow, that I solemnly declare, if I know my own mind, I could offer myself a willing sacrifice to the butchering enemy, provided that would contribute to the people's ease.
Page 381 - Treason, treason!" echoed from every part of the house. Henry faltered not for an instant, but, taking a loftier attitude, and fixing on the speaker an eye of fire, he added " may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it...
Page 447 - For if I am obliged to storm, you may depend on such treatment as- is justly due to a murderer. Beware of destroying stores of any kind, or any papers or letters that are in your possession, or hurting one house in town — for, by Heavens! if you do, there shall be no mercy shown you. [Signed,] "GR CLARK.
Page 70 - What shall I say? But thus we lost him that in all his proceedings made justice his first guide and experience his second; ever hating...
Page 406 - That all power is vested in, and consequently derived from, the people; that magistrates are their trustees and servants, and at all times amenable to them.
Page 422 - election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest There is no retreat but in submission and slavery. Our chains are forged. Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston. The war is inevitable. And let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come ! " It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry peace, peace, but there is no peace.