The American Museum: Or, Annual Register of Fugitive Pieces, Ancient and Modern. For the Year 1798. [One Line in Latin]Mathew Carey, Philadelphia, 1799 - 416 Seiten |
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... tion jealous of its liberty , these im- portant truths would never be over- looked ; and , that the infliction of death , the highest act of power that man exercifes over man , would fel- dom be prescribed , where its neceffi- ty was ...
... tion jealous of its liberty , these im- portant truths would never be over- looked ; and , that the infliction of death , the highest act of power that man exercifes over man , would fel- dom be prescribed , where its neceffi- ty was ...
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... tion * . Happily for Pennsylvania , the ex- amination and reform of the penal laws have been confidered by the le- giflature as one of its moft impor- tant duties . Much attention has been paid to this fubject fince the revolution ...
... tion * . Happily for Pennsylvania , the ex- amination and reform of the penal laws have been confidered by the le- giflature as one of its moft impor- tant duties . Much attention has been paid to this fubject fince the revolution ...
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... tion of the jury - and in the awful filence which prevails while the ver- dict is given in by their foreman . All thefe announce the inestimable value which is fet on the life of a citizen . But the reverse of this takes place when ...
... tion of the jury - and in the awful filence which prevails while the ver- dict is given in by their foreman . All thefe announce the inestimable value which is fet on the life of a citizen . But the reverse of this takes place when ...
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... tion of their accounts , I do not dif- cover , that the fuppreffion of capi- tal punishments has in any degree tended to encourage crimes : on the contrary , that country is conftantly increafing in civilization and happi- nefs , and ...
... tion of their accounts , I do not dif- cover , that the fuppreffion of capi- tal punishments has in any degree tended to encourage crimes : on the contrary , that country is conftantly increafing in civilization and happi- nefs , and ...
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... tion with amufing bagatelle , imputes the frequency of murder in Italy , to the laxity of the police , the number of fanctuaries , and the eafe with which pardons are obtained — that is , to the hopes of impunity . As foon , " fays he ...
... tion with amufing bagatelle , imputes the frequency of murder in Italy , to the laxity of the police , the number of fanctuaries , and the eafe with which pardons are obtained — that is , to the hopes of impunity . As foon , " fays he ...
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Seite 275 - Relying, however, on the purity of their intentions, the justice of their cause, and the integrity and intelligence of the people, under an overruling Providence which had so signally protected this country from the first, the representatives of this nation, then consisting of little more than half its present number, not only broke to pieces the chains which were forging and...
Seite 280 - With this conduct of the French government, it will be proper to take into view the public audience given to the late minister of the United States, on his taking leave of the executive directory. The speech of the...
Seite 282 - The greater part of the cruisers, whose depredations have been most injurious, have been built, and some of them partially equipped in the United States. Although an effectual remedy may be attended with difficulty, yet I have thought it my duty to present the subject generally to your consideration. If a mode can be devised, by the wisdom of Congress, to prevent the resources of the United States from being converted into the means of annoying our trade, a great evil will be prevented.
Seite 277 - In that retirement, which is his voluntary choice, may he long live to enjoy the delicious recollection of his services, the gratitude of mankind; the happy fruits of them to himself and the world, which are daily increasing, and that splendid prospect of the future fortunes of his country, which is opening from year to year.
Seite 278 - ... an inflexible determination to maintain peace and inviolable faith with all nations, and that system of neutrality and impartiality among the belligerent powers of Europe which has been adopted by this government...
Seite 400 - Such attempts ought to be repelled with a decision which shall convince France and the world that we are not a degraded people, humiliated under a colonial spirit of fear and sense of inferiority, fitted to be the miserable instruments of foreign influence, and regardless of national honor, character, and interest.
Seite 283 - Although the imposition of new burdens cannot be in itself agreeable, yet there is no ground to doubt that the American people will expect from you such measures as their actual engagements, their present security, and future interests demand.
Seite 279 - ... of the French Government and vindicate the conduct of the United States.
Seite 357 - Georgia, willing to fix in an equitable and permanent manner the rules which ought to be followed relative to the correspondence and commerce which the...
Seite 402 - Enemy aforementioned to neutral Places; but also from one Place belonging to an Enemy, to another Place belonging to an Enemy, whether they be under the Jurisdiction of the same Prince or under Several...