The Pictorial History of the American Revolution: With a Sketch of the Early History of the Country. The Constitution of the United States, and a Chronological IndexR. Sears, 1848 - 432 Seiten |
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... began to consider this as an ill omen ; but the admiral told them that " no omen could be evil to those whose designs were good . " They arrived at the Canaries on the eleventh of August , where they remained , refreshing themselves ...
... began to consider this as an ill omen ; but the admiral told them that " no omen could be evil to those whose designs were good . " They arrived at the Canaries on the eleventh of August , where they remained , refreshing themselves ...
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... began to en- tertain serious thoughts of compelling Columbus to return . In a word , so great were their fears , that some of them were for throwing the admiral overboard , and asserting , on their return to Spain , that he fell into ...
... began to en- tertain serious thoughts of compelling Columbus to return . In a word , so great were their fears , that some of them were for throwing the admiral overboard , and asserting , on their return to Spain , that he fell into ...
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... began to mutiny , and would probably have taken some des- perate measures , had not the flight of upward of forty sparrows , and other birds , from the west , again given them hopes that they were near land . Some signs of land appeared ...
... began to mutiny , and would probably have taken some des- perate measures , had not the flight of upward of forty sparrows , and other birds , from the west , again given them hopes that they were near land . Some signs of land appeared ...
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... began to fish , and having loaded it heavily , paddled back to the English , and , dividing his cargo into two parts , in- timated that one was for the ship , and the other for the pinnace . Next day they received a visit from some ...
... began to fish , and having loaded it heavily , paddled back to the English , and , dividing his cargo into two parts , in- timated that one was for the ship , and the other for the pinnace . Next day they received a visit from some ...
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... began with the natives ; but no one was allowed to engage in it when the king's brother was present , except such chiefs as were distin- guished by having plates of copper upon their heads . When this prince intended to visit the ship ...
... began with the natives ; but no one was allowed to engage in it when the king's brother was present , except such chiefs as were distin- guished by having plates of copper upon their heads . When this prince intended to visit the ship ...
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Seite 429 - In all the other cases before mentioned, the supreme court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the congress shall make. 3. The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed...
Seite 427 - Each House shall keep a Journal of its Proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such Parts as may in their Judgment require Secrecy ; and the Yeas and Nays of the Members of either House on any question shall, at the Desire of one fifth of those Present, be entered on the Journal.
Seite 429 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Seite 120 - I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of people, so dead to all the feelings of liberty as voluntarily to submit to be slaves, would have been fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
Seite 427 - The times, places, and manner of holding elections for senators and representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature thereof; but the congress may at any time, by law make or alter such regulations, except as to the places of choosing senators.
Seite 427 - ... Each house shall be the judge of the elections, returns and qualifications of its own members, and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business ; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day, and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties as each house may provide.
Seite 427 - ... 3. No person shall be a senator who shall not have attained to the age of thirty years, and been nine years a citizen of the United States, and who shall not, when elected, be an inhabitant of that state for which he shall be chosen.
Seite 430 - The United States shall guaranty to every state in this union a republican form of government, and shall protect each of them against invasion ; and on application of the legislature, or of the executive (when the legislature cannot be convened) against domestic violence.
Seite 153 - MR. PRESIDENT: Though I am truly sensible of the high honor done me, in this appointment, yet I feel great distress, from a consciousness that my abilities and military experience may not be equal to the extensive and important trust. However, as the Congress desire it, I will enter upon the momentous duty, and exert every power I possess in their service, and for the support of the glorious cause. I beg they will accept my most cordial thanks for this distinguished testimony of their approbation.
Seite 416 - Revolution, and, retiring from the field, grow old in poverty, wretchedness, and contempt? Can you consent to wade through the vile mire of dependency, and owe the miserable remnant of that life to charity which has hitherto been spent in honor? If you can — go; and carry with you the jest of Tories and the scorn of Whigs — the ridicule, and, what is worse, the pity of the world. Go — starve and be forgotten.