A History of the United States of America: From the Discovery of the Continent by Christopher Columbus, to the Present Time: Embracing an Account of the Aboriginal Tribes, Their Origin, Population, Employments, Arts, Dress, Religion, Government, Etc. ... |
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... troops , 210. - Sec . 17. Petition of parliament to have persons guilty of treason in America brought to England and tried there , 211. - Sec . 18. Abolition of all duties excepting on tea , 212. - Sec . 19 . Affray on the evening of ...
... troops , 210. - Sec . 17. Petition of parliament to have persons guilty of treason in America brought to England and tried there , 211. - Sec . 18. Abolition of all duties excepting on tea , 212. - Sec . 19 . Affray on the evening of ...
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... troops , 298. - Sec . 83. Infamous conduct of Arnold in Virginia , 299. - Sec . 84. Af- fairs in the south , 300. - Sec . 85. Battle of the Cowpens , 300. - Sec . 88. En- gagement at Guilford court - house , 301. - Sec . 89. Battle of ...
... troops , 298. - Sec . 83. Infamous conduct of Arnold in Virginia , 299. - Sec . 84. Af- fairs in the south , 300. - Sec . 85. Battle of the Cowpens , 300. - Sec . 88. En- gagement at Guilford court - house , 301. - Sec . 89. Battle of ...
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... troops . The honor of accepting this challenge was determined by lot , and fell on Smith . At the time appointed , the two cham- pions appeared in the field on horseback , and , in the presence of the armies , and of the ladies of the ...
... troops . The honor of accepting this challenge was determined by lot , and fell on Smith . At the time appointed , the two cham- pions appeared in the field on horseback , and , in the presence of the armies , and of the ladies of the ...
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... troops instantly pressed forward , and fired . The de- struction of the enemy soon became terrible , but they rallied at length , and made a manly resistance . After a severe and protracted conflict , Capt . Mason and his troops being ...
... troops instantly pressed forward , and fired . The de- struction of the enemy soon became terrible , but they rallied at length , and made a manly resistance . After a severe and protracted conflict , Capt . Mason and his troops being ...
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... troops pursued them as far as a great swamp , in Fairfield , where another action took place , in which the Indians were entirely van- quished . This was followed by a treaty with the remaining Pe- quots , about two hundred in number ...
... troops pursued them as far as a great swamp , in Fairfield , where another action took place , in which the Indians were entirely van- quished . This was followed by a treaty with the remaining Pe- quots , about two hundred in number ...
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Page 360 - Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none; the support of the State governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies; the preservation of the general government in its whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad...
Page 344 - 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 472 - In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.
Page 472 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Page 343 - But as it is easy to foresee that from different causes and from different quarters much pains will be taken, many artifices employed, to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth, as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed, it is of infinite moment that you should properly estimate the immense value of your national union to your collective...
Page 308 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Page 199 - 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 361 - ... economy in the public expense, that labor may be lightly burdened; the honest payment of our debts, and sacred preservation of the public faith...
Page 347 - First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen," was originally used in the resolutions presented to Congress on the death of Washington, December, 1799.
Page 473 - In the war between those new governments and Spain we declared our neutrality at the time of their recognition, and to this we have adhered, and shall continue to adhere, provided no change shall occur which, in the judgment of the competent authorities of this Government, shall make a corresponding change on the part of the United States indispensable to their security.