Memoirs of General La Fayette, Embracing Details of His Public and Private Life, Sketches of the American Revolution, He [!] French Revolution, the Downfall of Bonaparte, and the Restoration of the Bourbons. With Biographical Notices of Individuals who Have Been Distinguished Actors in These EventsBarber and Robinson, 1825 - 455 páginas |
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... tion . A majority of the administration concurred with Mr. Pitt , and the stamp act was repealed in March , 1776 . On the receipt of this intelligence , the joy that was felt universally among the colonists , was unbounded . Still there ...
... tion . A majority of the administration concurred with Mr. Pitt , and the stamp act was repealed in March , 1776 . On the receipt of this intelligence , the joy that was felt universally among the colonists , was unbounded . Still there ...
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... tion to repeal all the acts imposing duties for the pur- pose of raising a revenue in the colonies . This judi- cious measure , however , he was unable to carry into complete effect . The majority of the house of Parlia- ment insisted ...
... tion to repeal all the acts imposing duties for the pur- pose of raising a revenue in the colonies . This judi- cious measure , however , he was unable to carry into complete effect . The majority of the house of Parlia- ment insisted ...
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... tion was stated to exist only among a few factious and turbulent men , whose conduct , it was intimated , was not generally approved . The General Court was exceedingly exasperated by these letters , and resolved that their design was ...
... tion was stated to exist only among a few factious and turbulent men , whose conduct , it was intimated , was not generally approved . The General Court was exceedingly exasperated by these letters , and resolved that their design was ...
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... tion , to their situation , of the opinion they had main- tained . If the tea should be landed , it would be sold , and the duties , consequently , would be paid ; and it would form a precedent for taxing , the opposition to which would ...
... tion , to their situation , of the opinion they had main- tained . If the tea should be landed , it would be sold , and the duties , consequently , would be paid ; and it would form a precedent for taxing , the opposition to which would ...
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... tion of the courts of the provinces , and making the crimes committed in one country , punishable only in another . But the act at which the citizens of Boston were most indignant , was called the Boston Port Bill . ' This bill was ...
... tion of the courts of the provinces , and making the crimes committed in one country , punishable only in another . But the act at which the citizens of Boston were most indignant , was called the Boston Port Bill . ' This bill was ...
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Página 360 - God save him;' No joyful tongue gave him his welcome home; But dust was thrown upon his sacred head, Which with such gentle sorrow he shook off, His face still combating with tears and smiles, The badges of his grief and patience, That had not God, for some strong purpose, steel'd The hearts of men, they must perforce have melted, And barbarism itself have pitied him.
Página 64 - Britain; and it is necessary that the exercise of every kind of authority under the said crown should be totally suppressed; and all the powers of government exerted under the authority of the people of the colonies...
Página 212 - Call to mind the sentiments which Nature has engraved in the heart of every citizen, and which take a new force when they are solemnly recognized by all: — For a nation to love liberty, it is sufficient that she knows it; and to be free, it is sufficient that she wills it.'* How dry, barren, and obscure, is the source from which Mr Burke labours!
Página 64 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the united colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established to adopt such government as shall, in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Página 35 - We are reduced to the alternative of choosing an unconditional submission to the tyranny of irritated ministers, or resistance by force. The latter is our choice. We. have counted the cost of this contest, and find nothing so dreadful as voluntary slavery.
Página 6 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Página 24 - We ask but for peace, liberty, and safety. We wish not a diminution of the prerogative, nor do we solicit the grant of any new right in our favor. Your royal authority over us, and our connection with Great Britain, we shall always carefully and zealously endeavor to support and maintain.
Página 176 - ... have greatly added to the high opinion entertained by Congress of his merits and military talents : "That he make known to the officers and troops whom he commanded during that period, that the brave and...
Página 112 - ... sincere grief for having done, written, or said any thing disagreeable to your Excellency. My career will soon be over ; therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration, and esteem of these States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues.
Página 67 - The eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have their blessings and praises, if happily we are the instruments of saving them from the tyranny meditated against. them. Let us therefore animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world that a freeman contending for liberty on his own ground, is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth.