A Universal History of the United States of America: Embracing the Whole Period from the Earliest Discoveries, Down to the Present Time. In Three Parts |
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... millions of doll- ars had been expended on its fortification . It was of great importance that the colonies should destroy or take possession of this strong hold , although it was con- sidered impossible . Having exacted of the general ...
... millions of doll- ars had been expended on its fortification . It was of great importance that the colonies should destroy or take possession of this strong hold , although it was con- sidered impossible . Having exacted of the general ...
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... million and one hundred thou- sand . Scarcely had the colonies time to reap the bene- fits of peace , before their prospect was clouded , and the sound of war filled the land with general anxiety and distress . In 1756 , the 18th of May ...
... million and one hundred thou- sand . Scarcely had the colonies time to reap the bene- fits of peace , before their prospect was clouded , and the sound of war filled the land with general anxiety and distress . In 1756 , the 18th of May ...
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... millions of people . During this deep and awful suspense , a report was started , which spread with the rapidity of lightning through the town , that Admiral Montague was about to seize the ships and dispose of their cargoes , at public ...
... millions of people . During this deep and awful suspense , a report was started , which spread with the rapidity of lightning through the town , that Admiral Montague was about to seize the ships and dispose of their cargoes , at public ...
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... millions of their countrymen , threatened with slavery . The proceedings of congress did not tend to allay pub- lic feeling , and as the royal agents in Massachusetts seemed determined to push matters to extremities , and reduce the ...
... millions of their countrymen , threatened with slavery . The proceedings of congress did not tend to allay pub- lic feeling , and as the royal agents in Massachusetts seemed determined to push matters to extremities , and reduce the ...
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... millions from the hand of oppression , and of laying the foundation of a great empire , might be impressed with a proper idea of the dignified part they have been called to act , under the smiles of Providence , on the stage of hu- man ...
... millions from the hand of oppression , and of laying the foundation of a great empire , might be impressed with a proper idea of the dignified part they have been called to act , under the smiles of Providence , on the stage of hu- man ...
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Page 204 - 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; the preservation of the general government in its whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet anchor of our peace at home and safety abroad...
Page 27 - Faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia...
Page 152 - But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare, with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.
Page 187 - MR. PRESIDENT : The great events on which my resignation depended having at length taken place, I have now the honor of offering my sincere congratulations to Congress, and of presenting myself before them, to surrender into their hands the trust committed to me, and to claim the indulgence of retiring from the service of my country.
Page 188 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping. Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of action, and bidding an affectionate farewell to this august body, under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.
Page 204 - ... a well-disciplined militia — our best reliance in peace and for the first moments of war, till regulars may relieve them...
Page 183 - ... happy, thrice happy, shall they be pronounced hereafter, who have contributed any thing, who have performed the meanest office in erecting this stupendous fabric of Freedom and Empire, on the broad basis of independency ; who have assisted in protecting the rights of human nature, and establishing an asylum for the poor and oppressed of all nations and religions.
Page 29 - Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings ? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow.
Page 28 - WE HAVE heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.
Page 10 - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...