History of the United States: From Their First Settlement as English Colonies, in 1607, to the Year 1808, Or the Thirty-third of Their Sovereignty and Independence, Volumen1M. Carey, 1816 |
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... measure repaired by his father , who took uncommon pains to give him the best education that could be then ob- tained in this country . It is somewhat extraordinary , that a man in such circumstances as his father then was , should so ...
... measure repaired by his father , who took uncommon pains to give him the best education that could be then ob- tained in this country . It is somewhat extraordinary , that a man in such circumstances as his father then was , should so ...
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... measure to which he was known to be opposed , was considered doubtful . He was a remarkably fluent , rapid , and ready speaker ; and though his manner was ungraceful , though he neglected all ornament , and never addressed himself to ...
... measure to which he was known to be opposed , was considered doubtful . He was a remarkably fluent , rapid , and ready speaker ; and though his manner was ungraceful , though he neglected all ornament , and never addressed himself to ...
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... measure , confined to literary and professional men ; and he has often declared , that if men of business would only employ one hour in every twenty - four , in the cultivation of the mind , they would become well - informed on all ...
... measure , confined to literary and professional men ; and he has often declared , that if men of business would only employ one hour in every twenty - four , in the cultivation of the mind , they would become well - informed on all ...
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... measures for ameliorating the condition of mankind , than at those which resulted in his own immediate benefit . He was alike regardless of wealth , and free from ambition : and his active philanthropy only , made him an author His ac ...
... measures for ameliorating the condition of mankind , than at those which resulted in his own immediate benefit . He was alike regardless of wealth , and free from ambition : and his active philanthropy only , made him an author His ac ...
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... measure , resulted his com- posure . Events that would extremely disconcert almost any other man , scarcely moved him at all . Those who wit- nessed his behaviour under some of the severest trials of life , must be convinced that the ...
... measure , resulted his com- posure . Events that would extremely disconcert almost any other man , scarcely moved him at all . Those who wit- nessed his behaviour under some of the severest trials of life , must be convinced that the ...
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Página ii - In conformity to the act of Congress of the United States, entitled, " An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned ;
Página 308 - They nourished up by YOUR indulgence ! They grew by your neglect of them. As soon as you began to care about them, that care was exercised in sending persons to rule them...
Página 194 - ... to support power in reverence with the people, and to secure the people from the abuse of power, that they may be free by their just obedience, and the magistrates honourable for their just administration ; for liberty without obedience is confusion, and obedience without liberty is slavery.
Página 384 - But, from the necessity of the case, and a regard to the mutual interest of both countries, we cheerfully consent to the operation of such acts of the British parliament, as are bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of taxation internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America,...
Página 309 - God knows I do not at this time speak from motives of party heat; what I deliver are the genuine sentiments of my heart. However superior to me in general knowledge and experience the respectable body of this house may be, yet I claim to know more of America than most of you, having seen and been conversant in that country.
Página 310 - Resolved, That by two royal charters, granted by King James the First, the colonists, aforesaid, are declared entitled to all the privileges, liberties and immunities of denizens and natural born subjects, to all intents and purposes, as if they had been abiding and born within the realm of England.
Página 387 - Britain will, on a revision of them, restore us to that state, in which both countries found happiness and prosperity, we have for the present only resolved to pursue the following peaceable measures; 1.
Página 236 - I thank God, there are no free schools nor printing, and I hope we shall not have these hundred years; for learning has brought disobedience, and heresy, and sects into the world, and printing has divulged them, and libels against the best government. God keep us from both!
Página 335 - I for ever to abide by it, that I will be content to be declared infamous, if I do not, to the last hour of my life, at all times, in all places, and upon all occasions, exert every power with which I either am, or ever shall be legally invested, in order to obtain and maintain for the continent of America that satisfaction which I have been...
Página 335 - I can take upon me to assure you, notwithstanding insinuations to the contrary, from men with factious and seditious views, that his majesty's present administration have at no time entertained a design to propose to parliament to lay any further taxes upon America, for the purpose of RAISING A REVENUE ; and that it is at present their intention to propose, the next session of parliament, to take off the duties upon glass, paper, and colors, upon consideration of such duties having been laid contrary...