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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... proceeded to Iceland , and in the year following , 1015 , purchased the Glaumboe estate , where he resided during the remainder of his life . Snorre , his American - born son , also dwelled and ended his days there . Among the numerous ...
... proceeded to Iceland , and in the year following , 1015 , purchased the Glaumboe estate , where he resided during the remainder of his life . Snorre , his American - born son , also dwelled and ended his days there . Among the numerous ...
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... proceeded to Spain , to offer his servi- ces to Ferdinand and Isabella . Bartholomew had the misfortune to fall into the hands of pirates , who , strip- ping him of all he had , he arrived in England in a very miserable condition where ...
... proceeded to Spain , to offer his servi- ces to Ferdinand and Isabella . Bartholomew had the misfortune to fall into the hands of pirates , who , strip- ping him of all he had , he arrived in England in a very miserable condition where ...
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... proceeded on their voyage , for fear of the Portuguese , who had fitted out three caravels to attack them . On the seventh they lost sight of land , and with it all their courage , bitterly bemoaning their fate , as that of wretches ...
... proceeded on their voyage , for fear of the Portuguese , who had fitted out three caravels to attack them . On the seventh they lost sight of land , and with it all their courage , bitterly bemoaning their fate , as that of wretches ...
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... proceeded to the Antilles islands , and thence to the coast of Guiana and Venezuela , and returned to Cadiz in November , 1500. After his return , Emanuel , king of Portugal , who was jealous of the success and glory of Spain , invited ...
... proceeded to the Antilles islands , and thence to the coast of Guiana and Venezuela , and returned to Cadiz in November , 1500. After his return , Emanuel , king of Portugal , who was jealous of the success and glory of Spain , invited ...
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... proceeded for several leagues into the interior , although constantly harassed by the Indians . The fertile province in which the army was now encamped lay twenty leagues to the north of that governed by Urribarracaxi , and was governed ...
... proceeded for several leagues into the interior , although constantly harassed by the Indians . The fertile province in which the army was now encamped lay twenty leagues to the north of that governed by Urribarracaxi , and was governed ...
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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.