A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence: And of Washington and Patrick Henry. With an Appendix, Containing the Constitution of the United States and Other Documents, Količina 1J. Dobson, and Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company, 1839 - 354 strani |
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... assembly of the Old Dominion , a series of propositions that they termed conciliatory , but which , in truth , added insult to injury . Their hypocrisy and fallacy were unmasked and exposed by Mr. Jefferson , in a masterly strain of ...
... assembly of the Old Dominion , a series of propositions that they termed conciliatory , but which , in truth , added insult to injury . Their hypocrisy and fallacy were unmasked and exposed by Mr. Jefferson , in a masterly strain of ...
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... Assembly of Massachu- setts . He there exhibited talents of a superior order , which attracted the attention , excited the admiration , and gained the esteem of his colleagues . They also excited the jealousy and irony of his enemies ...
... Assembly of Massachu- setts . He there exhibited talents of a superior order , which attracted the attention , excited the admiration , and gained the esteem of his colleagues . They also excited the jealousy and irony of his enemies ...
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... assembly , he was placed on the most important committees of that body , and was uniformly chairman . He was also elected speaker , but the governor , who was jealous of his liberal principles , put a veto upon his appointment . His ...
... assembly , he was placed on the most important committees of that body , and was uniformly chairman . He was also elected speaker , but the governor , who was jealous of his liberal principles , put a veto upon his appointment . His ...
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... Assembly of his state , and , by his vote and influence , induced them to accept and sanction that important instrument of confederation , that has thus far held us in the bonds of union , strength , and power . Governor Hancock now had ...
... Assembly of his state , and , by his vote and influence , induced them to accept and sanction that important instrument of confederation , that has thus far held us in the bonds of union , strength , and power . Governor Hancock now had ...
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... Assembly , and post - master of Philadelphia . He used unwearied exertions to increase municipal improvement in the city , by the organization of fire companies , lighting and improving the streets , regulating the watch , and reducing ...
... Assembly , and post - master of Philadelphia . He used unwearied exertions to increase municipal improvement in the city , by the organization of fire companies , lighting and improving the streets , regulating the watch , and reducing ...
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A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence ..., Količina 1 L. Carroll Judson Predogled ni na voljo - 1839 |
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Stran 20 - ... equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none, the support of the state governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies...
Stran 352 - He has excited Domestic Insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Stran 331 - For the more convenient management of the general interests of the United States, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each State shall direct, to meet in Congress on the first Monday in November, in every year...
Stran 315 - 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.
Stran 321 - ... the appearances of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence...
Stran 344 - 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.
Stran 342 - United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and together with the vice-president, chosen for the same term, be elected as follows : 2. Each State shall appoint...
Stran 343 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Stran 352 - Determined to keep open a market where MEN should be bought and sold, he has prostituted his negative for suppressing every legislative attempt to prohibit or restrain this execrable commerce.
Stran 331 - Freedom of speech and debate in Congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court, or place out of Congress...