Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History: From 458 A.D. to 1902, Volumen10Harper & Bros., 1901 |
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... entered upon his H. H. Sibley , a Louisianian , had invaded duties as inspector - general of the Conti- New Mexico with 2,300 Texas Rangers , nental army . There the joyful news many of them veterans who had fought reached the American ...
... entered upon his H. H. Sibley , a Louisianian , had invaded duties as inspector - general of the Conti- New Mexico with 2,300 Texas Rangers , nental army . There the joyful news many of them veterans who had fought reached the American ...
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... entered the army at the beginning of the Mexican War as major and paymaster ; was with Gen. Zachary Taylor at Monterey , and with General Scott in every engagement from Vera Cruz to the capture of the City of Mexico . He was brevetted ...
... entered the army at the beginning of the Mexican War as major and paymaster ; was with Gen. Zachary Taylor at Monterey , and with General Scott in every engagement from Vera Cruz to the capture of the City of Mexico . He was brevetted ...
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... entered Jackson's cabinet as Sec- retary of State in March , 1829 ; but re- Fellow - Citizens of the Senate and House signed in 1831 , when he was appointed of Representatives , -The act of June 23 , minister to England . He arrived ...
... entered Jackson's cabinet as Sec- retary of State in March , 1829 ; but re- Fellow - Citizens of the Senate and House signed in 1831 , when he was appointed of Representatives , -The act of June 23 , minister to England . He arrived ...
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... entered the military service as in Cortlandt Manor , N. Y. , Jan. 10 , 1721 ; lieutenant - colonel . His Tory relatives had son of Philip Van Cortlandt , third son tried to dissuade him from this step , and of Stephanus ; was a member ...
... entered the military service as in Cortlandt Manor , N. Y. , Jan. 10 , 1721 ; lieutenant - colonel . His Tory relatives had son of Philip Van Cortlandt , third son tried to dissuade him from this step , and of Stephanus ; was a member ...
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... entered politics , and in so also were seven companies under Colonel 1669 was elected to the Assembly , where Reese , who were making their way towards he led the opposition party ; was ap- the coast . These were all the National ...
... entered politics , and in so also were seven companies under Colonel 1669 was elected to the Assembly , where Reese , who were making their way towards he led the opposition party ; was ap- the coast . These were all the National ...
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Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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...
Página 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!
Página 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.