A History of the United States of America: On a Plan Adapted to the Capacity of Youths, and Designed to Aid the Memory by Systematic Arrangement and Interesting AssociationsCarter, Hendee, 1833 - 352 σελίδες |
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... enemies , by false representations , persuaded the king to appoint another in his place . At the same time , the king was induced to give orders that Columbus should be seized and sent to Spain . This order was executed with rigid ...
... enemies , by false representations , persuaded the king to appoint another in his place . At the same time , the king was induced to give orders that Columbus should be seized and sent to Spain . This order was executed with rigid ...
Σελίδα 19
... enemy , they never asked life ; nor would they betray emo- tions of fear , een in view of the tomahawk , or of the kindling fagot . They had us or written literature , except rude hieroglyph- ics ; and education among them was confined ...
... enemy , they never asked life ; nor would they betray emo- tions of fear , een in view of the tomahawk , or of the kindling fagot . They had us or written literature , except rude hieroglyph- ics ; and education among them was confined ...
Σελίδα 23
... enemies . When they fought in the open field , they rushed to the attack with incredible fury ; and , at the same time , uttered their appal ling war - whoop . Those whom they had taken captive they often tortured with every variety of ...
... enemies . When they fought in the open field , they rushed to the attack with incredible fury ; and , at the same time , uttered their appal ling war - whoop . Those whom they had taken captive they often tortured with every variety of ...
Σελίδα 30
... enemies could postpone it no longer . After a fair hearing of the case , he was honorably ac- quitted of the charges alleged against him , and soon after took his seat in the council . The affairs of the colony becoming more settled ...
... enemies could postpone it no longer . After a fair hearing of the case , he was honorably ac- quitted of the charges alleged against him , and soon after took his seat in the council . The affairs of the colony becoming more settled ...
Σελίδα 32
... the middle of July , they were so distressed with the bad- ness and scarcity of provisions , with sickness , labor , and contin , * Burk's Virginia ual guarding against the enemy , that scarcely ten of 32 PERIOD 11.- -1607 To 1689 .
... the middle of July , they were so distressed with the bad- ness and scarcity of provisions , with sickness , labor , and contin , * Burk's Virginia ual guarding against the enemy , that scarcely ten of 32 PERIOD 11.- -1607 To 1689 .
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Ameri American appointed arms army arrived assembly attack battle bill Boston Britain British called Canada Capt charter Chesapeake colonies Columbus command commenced congress Connecticut Connecticut river constitution continued council crown Crown Point declared despatched Duke of York Dutch enemy engagement England English enterprise expedition exports fell fifty fire five hundred fleet force France French frigate governor granted Hampshire honor hostilities house of burgesses important Indians inhabitants killed land latter length Lord Lord Rawdon loss March Massachusetts ment miles militia millions minister nation North officers party passed peace period Plymouth Plymouth company port possession pounds sterling president prisoners proceeded province Quebec received resolution retired returned Rhode Island river sailed sent settled settlement ships soon South Carolina Spain spirit surrender territory thousand tion took town trade treaty tribes troops United vessels victory Virginia voyage Washington William wounded York
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Σελίδα 232 - 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...
Σελίδα 177 - July ; and, at the same time it was voted, that a committee be appointed to prepare a DECLARATION, to the effect of the resolution. This committee was elected by ballot, on the following day, and consisted of THOMAS JEFFERSON, JOHN ADAMS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ROGER SHERMAN, and ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
Σελίδα 259 - Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligations desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Σελίδα 232 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid 1 We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it...
Σελίδα 222 - Filling a glass, he turned to them and said, "with a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Σελίδα 222 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
Σελίδα 334 - It shall be their duty, as soon as may be, to pass such laws as may be necessary, First. To prevent free negroes and mulattoes from coming to and settling in this state under any pretext whatsoever ; and, Second.
Σελίδα 151 - They planted by your care ! No, your oppressions planted them in America. They fled from your tyranny to a then uncultivated and inhospitable country, where they exposed themselves to almost all the hardships to which human nature is liable; and among others, to the cruelties of a savage foe, the most subtle, and I will take...
Σελίδα 267 - ... any false, scandalous, and malicious writing or writings against the government of the United States, or either house of the Congress of the United States...
Σελίδα 221 - And being now to conclude these his last public orders, to take his ultimate leave in a short time of the military character, and to bid a final adieu to the armies he has so long had the honor to command, he can only again offer, in their behalf, his recommendations to their grateful country, and his prayers to the God of armies.