Thrilling Incidents in American History: Being a Selection of the Most Important and Interesting Events which Have Transpired Since the Discovery of America to the Present Time. Compiled from the Most Approved AuthoritiesG. G. Evans, 1860 - 446 strani |
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... success of their efforts to preserve the freedom and in- dependence of their country entire . This work is not designed for the information of those who are conversant with the history of our country in all its parts ; ( this class of ...
... success of their efforts to preserve the freedom and in- dependence of their country entire . This work is not designed for the information of those who are conversant with the history of our country in all its parts ; ( this class of ...
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... successful voyage of Co- umbus , the attention of the European governments was directed towards exploring the " new world . " In the year 1497 , John Cabot , a Venetian in the service of Henry VII . of England , first discovered the ...
... successful voyage of Co- umbus , the attention of the European governments was directed towards exploring the " new world . " In the year 1497 , John Cabot , a Venetian in the service of Henry VII . of England , first discovered the ...
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... successful . Encroachments were accordingly made on the English possessions , and mutual injuries succeeded , which soon broke out into open war . In order to put a stop to the depredations of the French and Indians , it was ...
... successful . Encroachments were accordingly made on the English possessions , and mutual injuries succeeded , which soon broke out into open war . In order to put a stop to the depredations of the French and Indians , it was ...
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... success . The country was subdued , and the inhabitants , about 2,000 in number , were transported to New England , and dispersed and in- corporated with their conquerors . Gen. Johnson was ordered , with a body of troops , to take ...
... success . The country was subdued , and the inhabitants , about 2,000 in number , were transported to New England , and dispersed and in- corporated with their conquerors . Gen. Johnson was ordered , with a body of troops , to take ...
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... successful in taking possession of Fort du Quesne , which the French thought proper to aban- don . The next the efforts of the British and Ameri- year cans to reduce the French were more successful . Gen. Prideaux and Sir William ...
... successful in taking possession of Fort du Quesne , which the French thought proper to aban- don . The next the efforts of the British and Ameri- year cans to reduce the French were more successful . Gen. Prideaux and Sir William ...
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Stran 54 - The nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Stran 45 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so ; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad ; of your safety ; of your prosperity ; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Stran 49 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Stran 49 - They serve to organize faction; to give it an artificial and extraordinary force; to put in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community...
Stran 55 - The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connexion as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Stran 58 - Though, in reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils to which they may tend.
Stran 57 - In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend, I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course, which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations.
Stran 47 - These considerations speak a persuasive language to every reflecting and virtuous mind and exhibit the continuance of the Union as a primary object of patriotic desire. Is there a doubt whether a common government can embrace so large a sphere?
Stran 46 - The north, in an unrestrained intercourse with the south, protected by the equal laws of a common government, finds in the productions of the latter, great additional resources of maritime and commercial enterprise, and precious materials of manufacturing industry. The south, in the same intercourse, benefiting by the agency of the north, sees its agriculture grow and its commerce expand.
Stran 56 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?