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, Band 1J. Dobson, and Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company, 1839 - 354 Seiten |
Im Buch
Ergebnisse 1-5 von 35
Seite v
... directing the destinies of our country . Like leaves in autumn they have descended to the earth - the winter of death has shut them from this world for But they have left their bright examples , their shining lights , their luminous ...
... directing the destinies of our country . Like leaves in autumn they have descended to the earth - the winter of death has shut them from this world for But they have left their bright examples , their shining lights , their luminous ...
Seite 51
... directed the officers of the courts over which he pre- sided not to use stamped paper , as had been ordered by the hirelings of the British ministers . He set their authority at utter defiance , and was the first Judge , in any of the ...
... directed the officers of the courts over which he pre- sided not to use stamped paper , as had been ordered by the hirelings of the British ministers . He set their authority at utter defiance , and was the first Judge , in any of the ...
Seite 69
... the act . This abuse of one of their members , roused the indignation of Congress . General Washington was directed to send a flag of truce to General Howe , and ultimately obtained the release of RICHARD STOCKTON . 69.
... the act . This abuse of one of their members , roused the indignation of Congress . General Washington was directed to send a flag of truce to General Howe , and ultimately obtained the release of RICHARD STOCKTON . 69.
Seite 74
... directing their future course . They received it as a carte blanche , that left them as free as mountain air in all their actions . No bribe could seduce , or threat divert Mr. Adams from the patriotic path he had marked out . He placed ...
... directing their future course . They received it as a carte blanche , that left them as free as mountain air in all their actions . No bribe could seduce , or threat divert Mr. Adams from the patriotic path he had marked out . He placed ...
Seite 90
... directed by a clear head , an honest heart , a sound judgment , and a rich fund of useful intelligence , his exertions were crowned with glorious success . His salutary influence was extensively felt- his sterling worth was duly ...
... directed by a clear head , an honest heart , a sound judgment , and a rich fund of useful intelligence , his exertions were crowned with glorious success . His salutary influence was extensively felt- his sterling worth was duly ...
Andere Ausgaben - Alle anzeigen
A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence: And ..., Band 1 L. Carroll Judson Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 1839 |
Häufige Begriffe und Wortgruppen
action Adams admired adopted advocate American American revolution appointed army articles of confederation assembly became body bold Britain British career character citizens colonies commenced committee constitution Continental Congress convention court crown death declaration delegates designs duties elected eloquence enemies England entered equal rights esteemed exertions fame father favour feelings firm Francis Lightfoot Lee freedom friends George Clymer glory governor happy heart Henry honest honour house of burgesses human important independence influence Jefferson John Adams judge justice king labour legislative legislature liberal principles measures ment mind ministry Morris mother country nation native oppression parliament party Patrick Henry patriots peace person Philadelphia placed political president rendered republican respect retired revolution Richard Henry Lee Roger Sherman roused sages Samuel Adams soon spirit stamp act stood talents tion took his seat United Virginia virtue vote Washington William wisdom
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 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...
Seite 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...
Seite 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.
Seite 331 - Freedom of speech and debate in Congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court, or place out of Congress...