Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History: From 458 A.D. to 1902, Band 10Harper & Bros., 1901 |
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... served throughout the Revolu- colonel for bravery at Contreras and tionary War , first as sergeant and then Churubusco in 1847 , and served in the as captain . He suffered unusual priva- paymaster's department till 1854 , when tion and ...
... served throughout the Revolu- colonel for bravery at Contreras and tionary War , first as sergeant and then Churubusco in 1847 , and served in the as captain . He suffered unusual priva- paymaster's department till 1854 , when tion and ...
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... served only to convince the great body of the people more and more of the certain dan- gers of blending private interests with the operations of public business ; and there is no reason to suppose that a repe- tition of them now would ...
... served only to convince the great body of the people more and more of the certain dan- gers of blending private interests with the operations of public business ; and there is no reason to suppose that a repe- tition of them now would ...
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... served in the war against Mexico , receiv- ing brevets for gallantry at Cerro Gordo , Contreras , Churubusco , and at the capture of the city of Mexico , where he was wounded . After serving in several Indian campaigns , he resigned ...
... served in the war against Mexico , receiv- ing brevets for gallantry at Cerro Gordo , Contreras , Churubusco , and at the capture of the city of Mexico , where he was wounded . After serving in several Indian campaigns , he resigned ...
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... served at the Naval Hospital , New York , in 1862 , and on the frigate St. Lawrence of the East Gulf blockading squadron , in 1863- 64 ; appointed medical director in March , 1865 ; surgeon - general United States navy , and chief of ...
... served at the Naval Hospital , New York , in 1862 , and on the frigate St. Lawrence of the East Gulf blockading squadron , in 1863- 64 ; appointed medical director in March , 1865 ; surgeon - general United States navy , and chief of ...
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... served in the French and Indian War , berg , with 104 soldiers , he sailed for Man- taking part in the expeditions against hattan . With him also came Everardus Ticonderoga , Crown Point , Fort Fronte- Bogardus , the first clergyman ...
... served in the French and Indian War , berg , with 104 soldiers , he sailed for Man- taking part in the expeditions against hattan . With him also came Everardus Ticonderoga , Crown Point , Fort Fronte- Bogardus , the first clergyman ...
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Seite 234 - In all the changes to which you may be invited remember that time and habit are at least as necessary to fix the true character of governments as of other human institutions; that experience is the surest standard by which to test the real tendency of the existing constitution of a country...
Seite 192 - Secondly, not to permit or suffer either belligerent to make use of its ports or waters as the. base of naval operations against the other, or for the purpose of the renewal or augmentation of military supplies or arms, or the recruitment of men. Thirdly, to exercise due diligence in its own ports and waters, and, as to all persons within its jurisdiction, to prevent any violation of the foregoing obligations and duties.
Seite 192 - A neutral Government is bound — First, to use due diligence to prevent the fitting out, arming, or equipping, within its jurisdiction, of any vessel which it has reasonable ground to believe is intended to cruise or to carry on war against a Power with which it is at peace...
Seite 234 - This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind. It exists, under different shapes, in all governments, more or less stifled, controlled, or repressed ; but in those of the popular form it is seen in its greatest rankness, and is truly their worst enemy.
Seite 234 - ... facility in changes, upon the credit of mere hypothesis and opinion, exposes to perpetual change, from the endless variety of hypothesis and opinion ; and remember, especially, that for the efficient management of your common interests, in a country so extensive as ours, a Government of as much vigor as is consistent with the perfect security of liberty, is indispensable.
Seite 234 - Liberty itself will find in such a government, with powers properly distributed and adjusted, its surest guardian. It is, indeed, little else than a name, where the government is too feeble to withstand the enterprises of faction, to confine each member of the society within the limits prescribed by the laws, and to maintain all in the secure and tranquil enjoyment of the rights of person and property.
Seite 230 - States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person, who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline being considered among the number of those out of whom a choice is to be made.
Seite 236 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake, since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. But that jealousy to be useful must be impartial; else...
Seite 466 - The Inhabitants of the ceded territory shall be incorporated in the Union of the United States, and admitted as soon as possible, according to the principles of the Federal constitution, to the enjoyment of all the rights, advantages and immunities of citizens of the United States ; and in the meantime they shall be maintained!
Seite 234 - One method of assault may be to effect in the forms of the constitution alterations which will impair the energy of the system, and thus to undermine what cannot be directly overthrown.