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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... Entered according to the Act of Congress , in the year 1860 , by G. G. EVANS , in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania . PREFACE . AUTHENTIC accounts of important events which have taken.
... Entered according to the Act of Congress , in the year 1860 , by G. G. EVANS , in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania . PREFACE . AUTHENTIC accounts of important events which have taken.
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... taken pace in past ages , are of much utility ; especially to the coun- tries and people whose affairs are related . in a country like ours , it seems necessary to the existence of true and enlight- ned patriotism , that every person ...
... taken pace in past ages , are of much utility ; especially to the coun- tries and people whose affairs are related . in a country like ours , it seems necessary to the existence of true and enlight- ned patriotism , that every person ...
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... taken to consult the most approved authorities ; and the compiler would here state , that he feels himself under particular obligations to HOLMES ' AMERICAN ANNALS , the most valuable work of the kind which has ever appeared in this ...
... taken to consult the most approved authorities ; and the compiler would here state , that he feels himself under particular obligations to HOLMES ' AMERICAN ANNALS , the most valuable work of the kind which has ever appeared in this ...
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... taken from the French . The French go- vernment soon fitted out a large fleet , with a large body of land forces , for the purpose of recovering Louisburg , and attacking the English Colonies . But this expedi- tion , by means of storms ...
... taken from the French . The French go- vernment soon fitted out a large fleet , with a large body of land forces , for the purpose of recovering Louisburg , and attacking the English Colonies . But this expedi- tion , by means of storms ...
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... taken by the British , and in November , fort Washington on York Island was taken , and more than 2,000 men made prisoners : about the same time Gen. Clinton took possession of Rhode Island . The American army being greatly diminished ...
... taken by the British , and in November , fort Washington on York Island was taken , and more than 2,000 men made prisoners : about the same time Gen. Clinton took possession of Rhode Island . The American army being greatly diminished ...
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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?