Letters from the British Settlement in Pennsylvania: To which are Added, the Constitutions of the United States, and of Pennsylvania; and Extracts from the Laws Respecting Aliens and Naturalized CitizensH. Hall; 209, Chestnut street, and in London, by John Miller, 1819 - 192 Seiten |
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... thing more serious than the " loss of three fingers on one hand , and a hole through the lower part of the crown of a hat , gra- zing the skin and hair . This bad , or good luck , " is owing to the activity of the antagonist , who is ...
... thing more serious than the " loss of three fingers on one hand , and a hole through the lower part of the crown of a hat , gra- zing the skin and hair . This bad , or good luck , " is owing to the activity of the antagonist , who is ...
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... things a settler should do is to plant an orchard , and in a very short time he may eat his own fruit , and drink his own cider . In all the old settled parts of the United States , fruit is in such great abundance that the traveller is ...
... things a settler should do is to plant an orchard , and in a very short time he may eat his own fruit , and drink his own cider . In all the old settled parts of the United States , fruit is in such great abundance that the traveller is ...
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... things , in which it is necessary to ascertain the price which grain is likely to bring at the ensuing harvest , in or- der to know how much rent , per acre , he can afford to give for his farm . Indeed , accuracy of calcula- tion is ...
... things , in which it is necessary to ascertain the price which grain is likely to bring at the ensuing harvest , in or- der to know how much rent , per acre , he can afford to give for his farm . Indeed , accuracy of calcula- tion is ...
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... thing in reason . When my circum- stances permitted it , I put others into my shop , and attended to my farm and other business . I do not know what my property is worth , but I believe I should not over rate it , to say ten or twelve ...
... thing in reason . When my circum- stances permitted it , I put others into my shop , and attended to my farm and other business . I do not know what my property is worth , but I believe I should not over rate it , to say ten or twelve ...
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... things around them , which is very con- spicuous in the characters of many Americans , who appear strongly impressed with the notion of letting the things of tomorrow take care of themselves , is a cause of much surprise to an ...
... things around them , which is very con- spicuous in the characters of many Americans , who appear strongly impressed with the notion of letting the things of tomorrow take care of themselves , is a cause of much surprise to an ...
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LETTERS FROM THE BRITISH SETTL Charles Britten 1788?-1835 Johnson,Robert Hutchinson 1776-1842 Rose,Susquehanna Co British Emigrant Society Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
Letters from the British Settlement in Pennsylvania: To Which Are Added, the ... Charles Britten Johnson Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2016 |
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Seite 161 - New States may be admitted by the Congress into this Union ; but no new State shall be formed or erected within the jurisdiction of any other State ; nor any State be formed by the junction of two or more States, or parts of States, without the consent of the legislatures of the States concerned as well as of the Congress.
Seite 180 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences ; that no man can, of right, be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent...
Seite 180 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
Seite 166 - The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice-President shall be the Vice-President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed; and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list the Senate shall choose the Vice-President; a quorum for the. purpose shall consist of two thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. 3. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office...
Seite 152 - 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 156 - ... 2. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when, in cases of rebellion or invasion, the public safety may require it. 3. No bill of attainder, or ex post facto law, shall be passed. 4. No capitation or other direct tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the census or enumeration herein before directed to be taken.
Seite 181 - That the printing presses shall be free to every person who undertakes to examine the proceedings of the Legislature, or any branch of Government ; and no law shall ever be made to restrain the right thereof. The free communication of thoughts and opinions is one of the invaluable rights of man ; and every citizen may freely speak, write and print on any subject ; being responsible for the abuse of that liberty.
Seite 151 - Trust or Profit under the United States: but the Party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to Indictment, Trial, Judgment and Punishment, according to Law.
Seite 152 - House may provide. 2. Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and with the concurrence of twothirds expel a member.
Seite 161 - 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.