History of Wyoming: In a Series of Letters, from Charles Miner, to His Son William Penn MinerJ. Crissy, 1845 - 592 σελίδες |
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Σελίδα iv
... took its published form at Poughkeepsie, and was thence circulated, not only in the United Colonies, but throughout everv Nation in Europe, was calculated to arouse the most powerful emotions of the human soul — pity for American ...
... took its published form at Poughkeepsie, and was thence circulated, not only in the United Colonies, but throughout everv Nation in Europe, was calculated to arouse the most powerful emotions of the human soul — pity for American ...
Σελίδα iii
... my life . When Judge Marshall published his first edition of the Life of Washington , I took the liberty of writing to him , stating that the account of the Wyoming Massacre was exceedingly erroneous , and INTRODUCTION. ...
... my life . When Judge Marshall published his first edition of the Life of Washington , I took the liberty of writing to him , stating that the account of the Wyoming Massacre was exceedingly erroneous , and INTRODUCTION. ...
Σελίδα vii
... took upon himself the trouble of making the necessary searches , and of transcribing whatever related to Wyoming . I feel very sensibly my indebtedness to Col. Brod- head , and acknowledge it with pleasure . The Hon . John N. Conyngham ...
... took upon himself the trouble of making the necessary searches , and of transcribing whatever related to Wyoming . I feel very sensibly my indebtedness to Col. Brod- head , and acknowledge it with pleasure . The Hon . John N. Conyngham ...
Σελίδα 34
... took any important step , without consul- tation and the consent of the Great Head , or Council , at Onondago . Perfect union — and harmonious Councils were the foundation of their power ; as secrecy in regard to their intentions , and ...
... took any important step , without consul- tation and the consent of the Great Head , or Council , at Onondago . Perfect union — and harmonious Councils were the foundation of their power ; as secrecy in regard to their intentions , and ...
Σελίδα 45
... took his scalp , and left him dead on the ground . Eleven persons , belonging to the mission , were burned alive ; among whom , was a child only fifteen months old . Sister Senseman , already surrounded by the flames , was heard to ...
... took his scalp , and left him dead on the ground . Eleven persons , belonging to the mission , were burned alive ; among whom , was a child only fifteen months old . Sister Senseman , already surrounded by the flames , was heard to ...
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Σελίδα 158 - Fair laughs the morn, and soft the zephyr blows, While proudly riding o'er the azure realm In gallant trim the gilded vessel goes; Youth on the prow, and Pleasure at the helm; Regardless of the sweeping whirlwind's sway, That, hush'd in grim repose, expects his evening prey.
Σελίδα 372 - ... or executive authority of the other state in controversy, and a day assigned for the appearance of the parties by their lawful agents, who shall then be directed to appoint by joint consent, commissioners or judges to constitute a court for hearing and determining the matter in question...
Σελίδα 162 - They chant their artless notes in simple guise; They tune their hearts, by far the noblest aim : Perhaps ' Dundee's ' wild warbling measures rise, Or plaintive *• Martyrs...
Σελίδα 73 - ... with its branches. I assure you, in the name of the Five Nations, that our warriors shall dance to the calumet of peace under its leaves ; and shall remain quiet on their mats, and shall never dig up the hatchet, till their brother...
Σελίδα 416 - RESOLVED, That the preceding Constitution be laid before the United States, in Congress assembled, and that it is the opinion of this Convention, that it should afterwards be submitted to a Convention of Delegates, chosen in each State by the people thereof, under the recommendation of its Legislature, for their assent and ratification...
Σελίδα 72 - I do not sleep ; I have my eyes open ; and the sun, which enlightens me, discovers to me a great captain at the head of a company of soldiers, who speaks as if he were dreaming. He says, that he only came to the lake to smoke on the great calumet with the Onondagas. But Grangula says, that he sees the contrary ; that it was to knock them on the head, if sickness had not weakened the arms of the French.
Σελίδα 35 - This is the behavior of the wise united nations. But we find you are none of our blood ; you act a dishonest part not only in this, but in other matters ; your ears are ever open to slanderous reports about your brethren. For all these reasons we charge you to remove instantly, we don't give you the liberty to think about it. You are women.
Σελίδα 62 - English miles to the northward of the said river called Monomack, alias Merrimack, or to the northward of any and every part thereof, and all lands and hereditaments whatsoever, lying within the limits aforesaid, north and south in latitude and breadth, and in length and longitude, of and within all the breadth aforesaid, throughout the main lands there, from the Atlantic and western sea and ocean on the east part, to the south sea...
Σελίδα 35 - We conquered you, we made women of you; you know you are women, and can no more sell land than women. Nor is it fit you should have the power of selling lands, since you / would abuse it.
Σελίδα 144 - And I do declare that no foreign prince, person, prelate, state, or potentate hath, or ought to have, any jurisdiction, power, superiority, preeminence, or authority, ecclesiastical or spiritual, within this realm : So help me God.