A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence: And of Washington and Patrick Henry. With an Appendix, Containing the Constitution of the United States and Other Documents, Nide 1J. Dobson, and Thomas, Cowperthwait & Company, 1839 - 354 sivua |
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... adopted by the Continental Congress , and the Federal Constitution - not one survives to aid in directing the destinies of our country . Like leaves in autumn they have descended to the earth - the winter of death has shut them from ...
... adopted by the Continental Congress , and the Federal Constitution - not one survives to aid in directing the destinies of our country . Like leaves in autumn they have descended to the earth - the winter of death has shut them from ...
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... adopted . The ball of resistance was put in motion , the electric fluid of patriotism commenced its insulat- ing powers in the north and in the south ; and , extending from sire to son , from heart to heart , the two streams met in the ...
... adopted . The ball of resistance was put in motion , the electric fluid of patriotism commenced its insulat- ing powers in the north and in the south ; and , extending from sire to son , from heart to heart , the two streams met in the ...
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... propose amend- ments to the constitution that were subsequently adopted , with some suggested by others ; and to do much to beautify and reduce to har- monious system , the new order of things . Well 3 THOMAS JEFFERSON . 17.
... propose amend- ments to the constitution that were subsequently adopted , with some suggested by others ; and to do much to beautify and reduce to har- monious system , the new order of things . Well 3 THOMAS JEFFERSON . 17.
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... adoption of a uniform sys- tem of currency and of weights and measures , and suggested many other improvements , predicated upon plain and enlightened premises , and all designed to advance the best interests of the American system . He ...
... adoption of a uniform sys- tem of currency and of weights and measures , and suggested many other improvements , predicated upon plain and enlightened premises , and all designed to advance the best interests of the American system . He ...
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... adoption , and appointed its author Rector , to carry the design into effect . Upon the completion of that object he then devoted all necessary time , and more money than strict prudence called for . It became the doating object of his ...
... adoption , and appointed its author Rector , to carry the design into effect . Upon the completion of that object he then devoted all necessary time , and more money than strict prudence called for . It became the doating object of his ...
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A Biography of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence: And ..., Nide 1 L. Carroll Judson Esikatselu ei käytettävissä - 1839 |
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action Adams admired adopted advocate American American revolution appointed army articles of confederation assembly became body bold Britain British career character citizens colonies commenced committee constitution Continental Congress convention court crown death declaration delegates designs duties elected eloquence enemies England entered equal rights esteemed exertions fame father favour feelings firm Francis Lightfoot Lee freedom friends George Clymer glory governor happy heart Henry honest honour house of burgesses human important independence influence Jefferson John Adams judge justice king labour legislative legislature liberal principles measures ment mind ministry Morris mother country nation native oppression parliament party Patrick Henry patriots peace person Philadelphia placed political president rendered republican respect retired revolution Richard Henry Lee Roger Sherman roused sages Samuel Adams soon spirit stamp act stood talents tion took his seat United Virginia virtue vote Washington William wisdom
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Sivu 20 - ... equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political; peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations, entangling alliances with none, the support of the state governments in all their rights, as the most competent administrations for our domestic concerns and the surest bulwarks against anti-republican tendencies...
Sivu 352 - He has excited Domestic Insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers the merciless Indian savages, whose known rule of warfare is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.
Sivu 331 - For the more convenient management of the general interests of the United States, delegates shall be annually appointed in such manner as the legislature of each State shall direct, to meet in Congress on the first Monday in November, in every year...
Sivu 315 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With. slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits and political principles.
Sivu 321 - ... the appearances of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence...
Sivu 344 - United States, whose Appointments are not herein otherwise provided for, and which shall be established by Law: but the Congress may by Law vest the Appointment of such inferior Officers, as they think proper, in the President alone, in the Courts of Law, or in the Heads of Departments.
Sivu 342 - United States of America. He shall hold his office during the term of four years, and together with the vice-president, chosen for the same term, be elected as follows : 2. Each State shall appoint...
Sivu 343 - Vice-President, declaring what officer shall then act as President, and such officer shall act accordingly until the disability be removed or a President shall be elected. 7. The President shall, at stated times, receive for his services a compensation which shall neither be increased nor...
Sivu 352 - Determined to keep open a market where MEN should be bought and sold, he has prostituted his negative for suppressing every legislative attempt to prohibit or restrain this execrable commerce.
Sivu 331 - Freedom of speech and debate in Congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court, or place out of Congress...