A History of the United States, on a New Plan: Adapted to the Capacity of Youth : to which is Added, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the United StatesDurrie & Peck, 1842 - 288 σελίδες |
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... retreat with all possible haste . But they did not escape without a galling fire , pouring in upon them from be- hind the fences , trees , and stone walls , along the road . When they arrived at Lexington , exhausted by their march ...
... retreat with all possible haste . But they did not escape without a galling fire , pouring in upon them from be- hind the fences , trees , and stone walls , along the road . When they arrived at Lexington , exhausted by their march ...
Σελίδα 129
... retreat , that the brave Gen. Warren was slain . 11. Meanwhile , General Pigot had attacked the Americans at Charlestown , a beautiful village near Breed's hill . At first he was routed ; but being strength- ened by fresh troops , he ...
... retreat , that the brave Gen. Warren was slain . 11. Meanwhile , General Pigot had attacked the Americans at Charlestown , a beautiful village near Breed's hill . At first he was routed ; but being strength- ened by fresh troops , he ...
Σελίδα 132
... Montgomery . 20. Describe the battle on the other side of the town . Where was Arnold wounded ? What was the result of the battle ? ed with cold and unable to retreat , some were 132 1775 . HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES .
... Montgomery . 20. Describe the battle on the other side of the town . Where was Arnold wounded ? What was the result of the battle ? ed with cold and unable to retreat , some were 132 1775 . HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES .
Σελίδα 133
... retreat , some were obliged to surrender . 21. Not less than 400 men were lost in this engage- ment . The death of Montgomery was universally la mented . The most powerful speakers in the British parliament displayed their eloquence in ...
... retreat , some were obliged to surrender . 21. Not less than 400 men were lost in this engage- ment . The death of Montgomery was universally la mented . The most powerful speakers in the British parliament displayed their eloquence in ...
Σελίδα 139
... retreat of the American army from Long - Island , Washington , anxious to adopt some means of gaining informa tion concerning the strength , situation , and future movements of the enemy , applied to Colonel Knowlton , for a discreet ...
... retreat of the American army from Long - Island , Washington , anxious to adopt some means of gaining informa tion concerning the strength , situation , and future movements of the enemy , applied to Colonel Knowlton , for a discreet ...
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Σελίδα 281 - ... 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury ; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed ; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the congress may by law have directed.
Σελίδα 273 - Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided. 5. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a president pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. 6. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments: when sitting for that purpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief-Justice shall preside; and no person shall be convicted...
Σελίδα 280 - Supreme Court, and all other officers of the United States, whose appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by law; but the Congress may by law vest the appointment of such inferior officers as they think proper in the President alone, in the courts of law, or in the heads of departments.
Σελίδα 282 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Σελίδα 270 - Nor have we been wanting in attentions to our British Brethren We have warned them from Time to Time of attempts by their Legislature to extend an unwarrantable Jurisdiction over us...
Σελίδα 277 - 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, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased, by the consent of the Legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful buildings : and, 17.
Σελίδα 279 - Congress may determine the time of choosing the electors, and the day on which they shall give their votes ; which day shall be the same throughout the United States. 5. No person, except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this constitution, shall be eligible to the office of president ; neither...
Σελίδα 265 - It is the right as well as the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the SUPREME BEING, the great Creator and Preserver of the universe.
Σελίδα 274 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may, at any time, by law, make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Σελίδα 279 - Term, be elected as follows: 2. Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress...