An Historical, Geographical, Commercial, and Philosophical View of the American United States, and of the European Settlements in America and the West-Indies, Volume 1 |
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... thefe , however , do not affect facts , he has not added an errata , but left the whole to the candour and good fenfe of the reader , to whom he wishes , with fincerity , as much plea- fure in the perufal , as himself has experienced in ...
... thefe , however , do not affect facts , he has not added an errata , but left the whole to the candour and good fenfe of the reader , to whom he wishes , with fincerity , as much plea- fure in the perufal , as himself has experienced in ...
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... creature refembling a rabbit , but of a much smaller fize ; that they had obferved fome ornaments of gold among the people , but of no great value . Thefe These meffengers had prevailed with fome of the natives to 26 DISCOVERY OF AMERICA .
... creature refembling a rabbit , but of a much smaller fize ; that they had obferved fome ornaments of gold among the people , but of no great value . Thefe These meffengers had prevailed with fome of the natives to 26 DISCOVERY OF AMERICA .
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... thefe the fquadron owed its fafety . But this unremitted fatigue of body , and intense application of mind , overpowering his conftitution , though naturally vigorous and robuft , brought , on a feverish diforder , which terminated in a ...
... thefe the fquadron owed its fafety . But this unremitted fatigue of body , and intense application of mind , overpowering his conftitution , though naturally vigorous and robuft , brought , on a feverish diforder , which terminated in a ...
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... Thefe accufations gained fuch credit in a jealous court , that a commiffioner was appointed to repair to Hif- paniola , and to inspect into the conduct of Columbus . By the recom- mendation of his enemies , Aguado , a groom of the bed ...
... Thefe accufations gained fuch credit in a jealous court , that a commiffioner was appointed to repair to Hif- paniola , and to inspect into the conduct of Columbus . By the recom- mendation of his enemies , Aguado , a groom of the bed ...
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... thefe , to ftand di- rectly fouth from the Canary or Cape de Verd islands , until he came under the equinoctial line , and then to ftretch to the weft before the favourable wind for fuch a courfe , which blows invariably between the ...
... thefe , to ftand di- rectly fouth from the Canary or Cape de Verd islands , until he came under the equinoctial line , and then to ftretch to the weft before the favourable wind for fuch a courfe , which blows invariably between the ...
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Page 210 - 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, with a power reserved to each state, to recall its delegates, or any of them, at any time within the year, and to send others in their stead, for the remainder of the Year.
Page 176 - East by a line to be drawn along the middle of the river St. Croix, from its mouth in the Bay of Fundy to its source, and from its source directly north to the aforesaid highlands which divide the rivers that fall into the Atlantic Ocean from those which fall into the river St. Lawrence...
Page 134 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it. I have killed many. I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace; but do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 134 - Logan, not even sparing my women and children. There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it: I have killed many: I have...
Page 134 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat; if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, 'Logan is the friend of white men.
Page 462 - That the respective colonies are entitled to the common law of England, and more especially to the great and inestimable privilege of being tried by their peers of the vicinage, according to the course of that law.
Page 175 - St. Croix River to the highlands; along the said highlands which divide those rivers that empty themselves into the river St. Lawrence, from those which fall into the Atlantic Ocean, to the northwesternmost head of Connecticut River...
Page 137 - ... we spread soft furs for him to rest and sleep on: We demand nothing in return. But if I go into a white man's house at Albany, and ask for victuals and drink, they say, where is your money; and if I have none they say, get out, you Indian Dog.
Page 208 - Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever; that considering numbers, nature and natural means only, a revolution of the wheel of fortune, an exchange of situation is among possible events; that it may become probable by supernatural interference! The Almighty has no attribute which can take side with us in such a contest.
Page 24 - Deum,' as a hymn of thanksgiving to God, and were joined by those of the other ships, with tears of joy and transports of congratulation. This office of gratitude to heaven was followed by an act of justice to their commander. They threw themselves at the feet of Columbus, with feelings of selfcondemnation mingled with reverence.