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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... hand in hand together ; and it excites them to noble deeds of patriotism , and calls upon them to do all , and ... hands the destinies of America are hereafter to be intrusted , alive to every encroachment upon them . It relates to ...
... hand in hand together ; and it excites them to noble deeds of patriotism , and calls upon them to do all , and ... hands the destinies of America are hereafter to be intrusted , alive to every encroachment upon them . It relates to ...
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... hands of pirates , who , strip- ping him of all he had , he arrived in England in a very miserable condition where he was taken ill of a fever , and reduced to great distress . On his recov- ery , he applied himself with great industry ...
... hands of pirates , who , strip- ping him of all he had , he arrived in England in a very miserable condition where he was taken ill of a fever , and reduced to great distress . On his recov- ery , he applied himself with great industry ...
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... hand from one house to another . About two o'clock in the morning land was discovered , at the distance of two leagues , by Roderic de Trians , on board the Pinta , which was considerably ahead ; but the reward was afterward paid to ...
... hand from one house to another . About two o'clock in the morning land was discovered , at the distance of two leagues , by Roderic de Trians , on board the Pinta , which was considerably ahead ; but the reward was afterward paid to ...
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... hand of a lady of distinguished rank and merit , Isabella de Bobadilla , which marriage strengthened his influence at court . About this time the fate of Pamphilo de Narvaez and his followers 30 THE PICTORIAL HISTORY.
... hand of a lady of distinguished rank and merit , Isabella de Bobadilla , which marriage strengthened his influence at court . About this time the fate of Pamphilo de Narvaez and his followers 30 THE PICTORIAL HISTORY.
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... hand . He now made his will , and appointed his successor . When this was done , the dying chief called to him by two and two , and three and three , the most noble of his army , and after them he ordered that the soldiery should enter ...
... hand . He now made his will , and appointed his successor . When this was done , the dying chief called to him by two and two , and three and three , the most noble of his army , and after them he ordered that the soldiery should enter ...
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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.