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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... Associations Charles Augustus Goodrich. Entered according to Act of Congress , in the year 1834 , BY CHARLES A. GOODRICH , In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts . Gift £ 83 . Gillette 1-21-26 PREFACE . MORE than.
... Associations Charles Augustus Goodrich. Entered according to Act of Congress , in the year 1834 , BY CHARLES A. GOODRICH , In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of Massachusetts . Gift £ 83 . Gillette 1-21-26 PREFACE . MORE than.
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... entering upon a sea - faring life . Having spent some time in the service of a distant relation , who followed the seas , he repaired to Lisbon . He was at this time about 34 years of age ; à tall , well - formed , vigorous man ; entere ...
... entering upon a sea - faring life . Having spent some time in the service of a distant relation , who followed the seas , he repaired to Lisbon . He was at this time about 34 years of age ; à tall , well - formed , vigorous man ; entere ...
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... and observing , from his air and accent , that he was a foreigner , entered into conversation with him , and soon learned the particulars of his story . The prior was a man of extensive information , and 10 PERIOD 1. - 1492 To 1607 .
... and observing , from his air and accent , that he was a foreigner , entered into conversation with him , and soon learned the particulars of his story . The prior was a man of extensive information , and 10 PERIOD 1. - 1492 To 1607 .
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... entered warmly into the views and plans of Columbus . Through his in- fluence , the enterprising navigator was , at length , enabled to lay his plans before Ferdinand and Isabella , then on the united thrones of Castile and Arragon ...
... entered warmly into the views and plans of Columbus . Through his in- fluence , the enterprising navigator was , at length , enabled to lay his plans before Ferdinand and Isabella , then on the united thrones of Castile and Arragon ...
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... entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence , but soon after was obliged , on account of unpropitious weather , to return to France . During his second voyage , he reached , as we have stated above , the island on which Montreal stands . Here he ...
... entered the Gulf of St. Lawrence , but soon after was obliged , on account of unpropitious weather , to return to France . During his second voyage , he reached , as we have stated above , the island on which Montreal stands . Here he ...
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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.