History of the United States: To which is Prefixed a Brief Historical Account of Our [English] Ancestors, from the Dispersion at Babel, to Their Migration to America, and of the Conquest of South America, by the Spaniards |
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Page 87
... Nova Scotia . 180. Soto's expedition in Florida . Ferdinand de Soto had served under Pizarro in the conquest of Peru , with such reputation as to obtain from the king of Spain the government of Cuba , with the rank of Ge- neral of ...
... Nova Scotia . 180. Soto's expedition in Florida . Ferdinand de Soto had served under Pizarro in the conquest of Peru , with such reputation as to obtain from the king of Spain the government of Cuba , with the rank of Ge- neral of ...
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... Nova Scotia , which afterwards proved the cause and the scene of wars between France and England , and the source of innumerable calamities to the English Colonies , until the peace of 1763 . 189. Voyages of Davis and Weymouth . In 1585 ...
... Nova Scotia , which afterwards proved the cause and the scene of wars between France and England , and the source of innumerable calamities to the English Colonies , until the peace of 1763 . 189. Voyages of Davis and Weymouth . In 1585 ...
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... Nova Scotia . William Alexander , a Scots gentleman , obtained from king James a grant dated September 10 , 1621 , of the lands extending from cape Sable to St. Mary's Bay , thence to the source of the river St. Croix , thence northerly ...
... Nova Scotia . William Alexander , a Scots gentleman , obtained from king James a grant dated September 10 , 1621 , of the lands extending from cape Sable to St. Mary's Bay , thence to the source of the river St. Croix , thence northerly ...
Page 103
... Nova Scotia , which signifies New Scotland . This district was a part of the lands granted by the French king to de Monts , in 1603 , and which has since been the subject of contest between Great Britain and France . This grant was ...
... Nova Scotia , which signifies New Scotland . This district was a part of the lands granted by the French king to de Monts , in 1603 , and which has since been the subject of contest between Great Britain and France . This grant was ...
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... Nova Scotia and extending along the coast to Pemaquid and to the head of that river ; thence to the Kennebec and northward to the river of Cana- da ; also Long Island and Hudson's River , and all the lands from the west side of ...
... Nova Scotia and extending along the coast to Pemaquid and to the head of that river ; thence to the Kennebec and northward to the river of Cana- da ; also Long Island and Hudson's River , and all the lands from the west side of ...
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Page 351 - Let it simply be asked, Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in the courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition, that morality can be maintained without religion.
Page 354 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world — so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend...
Page 352 - The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Page 352 - OBSERVE good faith and justice towards all nations, cultivate peace and harmony with all ; religion and morality enjoin, this conduct ; and can it be that good policy does not equally enjoin it ? It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and at no distant period a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.
Page 349 - The alternate domination of one faction over another sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries, which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual...
Page 353 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Page 354 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European Ambition, Rivalship, Interest, Humor or Caprice?
Page 344 - Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
Page 344 - 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 352 - Antipathy in one nation against another disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of slight causes of umbrage, and to be haughty and intractable, when accidental or trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence frequent collisions, obstinate, envenomed, and bloody contests. The Nation, prompted by ill-will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the Government, contrary to the best calculations of policy.