A History of the United States of America: On a Plan Adapted to the Capacity of Youths, and Designed to Aid the Memory by Systematic Arrangement and Interesting AssociationsCarter, Hendee, 1833 - 352 Seiten |
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... engagement , Fenwick took the enemy on land prisoners , and Rhet succeeded in capturing the ship . 17. In 1710 , a large number of Palatines , inhabit- ants of a Palatinate , a small territory in Germany , whose governor or prince is ...
... engagement , Fenwick took the enemy on land prisoners , and Rhet succeeded in capturing the ship . 17. In 1710 , a large number of Palatines , inhabit- ants of a Palatinate , a small territory in Germany , whose governor or prince is ...
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... engagement of sev- eral hours , de Villier demanded a parley , and offered terms of capitulation . These terms were rejected ; but during the night , July 4th , articles were signed , by which Washington was permit- ted , upon ...
... engagement of sev- eral hours , de Villier demanded a parley , and offered terms of capitulation . These terms were rejected ; but during the night , July 4th , articles were signed , by which Washington was permit- ted , upon ...
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... engagement , Gen. Washington had crossed over to Brooklyn from New York , and , on seeing some of his best troops slaughtered or taken , he uttered , it is said , an exclama- tion of anguish . But , deep as his anguish was , and much as ...
... engagement , Gen. Washington had crossed over to Brooklyn from New York , and , on seeing some of his best troops slaughtered or taken , he uttered , it is said , an exclama- tion of anguish . But , deep as his anguish was , and much as ...
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... engagement ensued , and several hundreds fell on both sides ; but neither party could claim any decided advantage . Shortly after , a strong British reinforcement arriving , under Lord Percy , Washington , deeming his position unsafe ...
... engagement ensued , and several hundreds fell on both sides ; but neither party could claim any decided advantage . Shortly after , a strong British reinforcement arriving , under Lord Percy , Washington , deeming his position unsafe ...
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... engagement , next turned his attention to the reduction of Forts Washington and Lee , which had been garrisoned for the purpose of preserving the com- mand of the Hudson river . On the 16th of November , the former of these forts was ...
... engagement , next turned his attention to the reduction of Forts Washington and Lee , which had been garrisoned for the purpose of preserving the com- mand of the Hudson river . On the 16th of November , the former of these forts was ...
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Ameri American appointed arms army arrived assembly attack battle bill Boston Britain British called Canada Capt charter Chesapeake colonies Columbus command commenced congress Connecticut Connecticut river constitution continued council crown Crown Point declared despatched Duke of York Dutch enemy engagement England English enterprise expedition exports fell fifty fire five hundred fleet force France French frigate governor granted Hampshire honor hostilities house of burgesses important Indians inhabitants killed land latter length Lord Lord Rawdon loss March Massachusetts ment miles militia millions minister nation North officers party passed peace period Plymouth Plymouth company port possession pounds sterling president prisoners proceeded province Quebec received resolution retired returned Rhode Island river sailed sent settled settlement ships soon South Carolina Spain spirit surrender territory thousand tion took town trade treaty tribes troops United vessels victory Virginia voyage Washington William wounded York
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Seite 232 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Seite 177 - July ; and, at the same time it was voted, that a committee be appointed to prepare a DECLARATION, to the effect of the resolution. This committee was elected by ballot, on the following day, and consisted of THOMAS JEFFERSON, JOHN ADAMS, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, ROGER SHERMAN, and ROBERT R. LIVINGSTON.
Seite 259 - Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligations desert the oaths which are the instruments of investigation in courts of justice? And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Seite 232 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid 1 We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it...
Seite 222 - Filling a glass, he turned to them and said, "with a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Seite 222 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last 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.
Seite 334 - It shall be their duty, as soon as may be, to pass such laws as may be necessary, First. To prevent free negroes and mulattoes from coming to and settling in this state under any pretext whatsoever ; and, Second.
Seite 151 - They planted by your care ! No, your oppressions planted them in America. They fled from your tyranny to a then uncultivated and inhospitable country, where they exposed themselves to almost all the hardships to which human nature is liable; and among others, to the cruelties of a savage foe, the most subtle, and I will take...
Seite 267 - ... any false, scandalous, and malicious writing or writings against the government of the United States, or either house of the Congress of the United States...
Seite 221 - And being now to conclude these his last public orders, to take his ultimate leave in a short time of the military character, and to bid a final adieu to the armies he has so long had the honor to command, he can only again offer, in their behalf, his recommendations to their grateful country, and his prayers to the God of armies.