American Political and Military Biography: In Two Parts. Part I. The Political Lives and Public Characters of the Presidents of the United States, and Other Distinguished Public Men. Part II. The Lives, Characters, and Anecdotes of the Military and Naval Officers of the Revolution , who Were Most Distinguished in Achieving Our National Independencesubscribers, 1825 - 424 Seiten |
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... governor of the province ; he was obliged to flee to save his life , and his house was entirely demolished , except the walls , and every thing in it destroyed or carried off . Similar outrages were committed in other places . I ...
... governor of the province ; he was obliged to flee to save his life , and his house was entirely demolished , except the walls , and every thing in it destroyed or carried off . Similar outrages were committed in other places . I ...
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... Governor Colden was burnt in effigy , with a stamp - bill in his hand , sus- pended from his own coach , and the ... governors prorogued and attempted to stop their proceedings . The members of the colonial assemblies were animated and ...
... Governor Colden was burnt in effigy , with a stamp - bill in his hand , sus- pended from his own coach , and the ... governors prorogued and attempted to stop their proceedings . The members of the colonial assemblies were animated and ...
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... Governor Bernard , of Massachusetts , was the head of this party , which contributed so much to breed difficulties and bring matters to a crisis . Not- withstanding that the declaratory act still hung over the heads of the colonies ...
... Governor Bernard , of Massachusetts , was the head of this party , which contributed so much to breed difficulties and bring matters to a crisis . Not- withstanding that the declaratory act still hung over the heads of the colonies ...
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... governor , judges of the superior court , and other officers in Massachusetts , who had hitherto been dependant for their salaries on the assem bly , to render them independent of the people , and more devoted to Great Britain , were ...
... governor , judges of the superior court , and other officers in Massachusetts , who had hitherto been dependant for their salaries on the assem bly , to render them independent of the people , and more devoted to Great Britain , were ...
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... governor to convene another assembly ; but he treated their request with contempt . The crisis required something to be done , without delay , and accordingly letters were written to every town in the colony , requesting the appointment ...
... governor to convene another assembly ; but he treated their request with contempt . The crisis required something to be done , without delay , and accordingly letters were written to every town in the colony , requesting the appointment ...
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 40 - All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency.
Seite 29 - As a remarkable instance of this, I may point out to the public that heroic youth, Colonel Washington, whom I cannot but hope Providence has hitherto preserved in so signal a manner for some important service to his country.
Seite 55 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Seite 38 - Welcome, mighty chief, once more Welcome to this grateful shore : • Now no mercenary foe Aims again the fatal blow ; Aims at thee the fatal blow. " Virgins fair and matrons grave, Those thy conquering arms did save, Build for thee triumphal bowers. Strew, ye fair, his way with flowers ; Strew your Hero's way with flowers.
Seite 40 - ... accustoming yourselves to think and speak of it as of the palladium of your political safety and prosperity; watching for its preservation with jealous anxiety; discountenancing whatever may suggest even a suspicion that it can in any event be abandoned; and indignantly frowning upon the first dawning of every attempt to alienate any portion of our country from the rest, or to enfeeble the sacred ties which now link together the various parts.
Seite 209 - I feel a sense of obligation towards my creditors; who in case of accident to me, by the forced sale of my property, may be in some degree sufferers. I did not think myself at liberty as a man of probity, lightly to expose them to this hazard. 4. I am conscious of no ill will to Colonel Burr, distinct from political opposition, which, as I trust, has proceeded from pure and upright motives. Lastly, I shall hazard much, and can possibly gain nothing, by the issue of the interview.
Seite 194 - I have become convinced, that I could not, without manifest impropriety, make the avowal or disavowal which you seem to think necessary. The clause pointed out by Mr. Van Ness is in these terms : " I could detail to you a still more despicable opinion which General Hamilton has expressed of Mr. Burr.
Seite 141 - I found myself under a necessity to attack the fort, before the rear could cross the lake ; and, as it was viewed hazardous, I harangued the officers and soldiers in the manner following: "Friends and fellow soldiers: You have, for a number of years past, been a scourge and terror to arbitrary power.
Seite viii - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Seite 37 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last solemn act of my official life, by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them, to his holy keeping.