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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... 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 severity ; and the heroic Columbus 2 DISCOVERIES . 13.
... 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 severity ; and the heroic Columbus 2 DISCOVERIES . 13.
Σελίδα 14
... executed with rigid severity ; and the heroic Columbus re turned to Spain in irons ! On his arrival , he was set at liberty by the king ; but he never recovered his authority . Soon after his return from a fourth voyage , finding ...
... executed with rigid severity ; and the heroic Columbus re turned to Spain in irons ! On his arrival , he was set at liberty by the king ; but he never recovered his authority . Soon after his return from a fourth voyage , finding ...
Σελίδα 24
... execution . For a time , he is either treated as a visionary or baffled by opposition . But , neither discouraged nor dejected , he steadily passes ais purpose , · surmounts every obstacle , and at length spreads his 4 PERIOD I - 1492 ...
... execution . For a time , he is either treated as a visionary or baffled by opposition . But , neither discouraged nor dejected , he steadily passes ais purpose , · surmounts every obstacle , and at length spreads his 4 PERIOD I - 1492 ...
Σελίδα 31
... execution . His head was laid upon a stone , and a club presented to Powhatan who himself claimed the honor of becoming the executioner . The savages in silence were circling round , and the giant arm of Powhatan had already raised the ...
... execution . His head was laid upon a stone , and a club presented to Powhatan who himself claimed the honor of becoming the executioner . The savages in silence were circling round , and the giant arm of Powhatan had already raised the ...
Σελίδα 43
... execution , that three hundred and forty - seven of the colony , men , women , and children , were butchered almost in the same instant . The chief by whom this massacre was planned , and under whom it was executed , was Opecancanough ...
... execution , that three hundred and forty - seven of the colony , men , women , and children , were butchered almost in the same instant . The chief by whom this massacre was planned , and under whom it was executed , was Opecancanough ...
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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.