Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Том 3R. W. Pomeroy, 1823 - 302 страници |
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... attention of congress , because the example of that district , as was anticipated , proved a strong in- citement to the whole colony in their final accession to the general confederacy : this event occurred within four months after the ...
... attention of congress , because the example of that district , as was anticipated , proved a strong in- citement to the whole colony in their final accession to the general confederacy : this event occurred within four months after the ...
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... attention had at length been aroused by the alarming and critical situation of affairs upon the con- tinent of America - that they were desirous of uniting with their sister colonies in the great and important cause in which they were ...
... attention had at length been aroused by the alarming and critical situation of affairs upon the con- tinent of America - that they were desirous of uniting with their sister colonies in the great and important cause in which they were ...
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... attention , at the same time , was directed to the decisions and opinions of Mans- field , Camden , Yates , Wilmot , Bathurst , and other great men , who , at that brilliant period of British history , dignified and adorned the judicial ...
... attention , at the same time , was directed to the decisions and opinions of Mans- field , Camden , Yates , Wilmot , Bathurst , and other great men , who , at that brilliant period of British history , dignified and adorned the judicial ...
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... attention from the king and many of the most eminent statesmen of the British empire , yet , after contributing his strenuous exertions , in the first stages of the dispute , to effect a reconciliation between the mother country and the ...
... attention from the king and many of the most eminent statesmen of the British empire , yet , after contributing his strenuous exertions , in the first stages of the dispute , to effect a reconciliation between the mother country and the ...
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... attention to the arguments that were offered by the supporters and opponents of the im- portant measure then under consideration . Although it is believed that , in the commencement of the de- bate , he entertained some doubts as to the ...
... attention to the arguments that were offered by the supporters and opponents of the im- portant measure then under consideration . Although it is believed that , in the commencement of the de- bate , he entertained some doubts as to the ...
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Страница 163 - Continent, to consult together on the present Circumstances of the Colonies, and the Difficulties to which they are and must be reduced, by the Operation of the Acts of Parliament for levying Duties and Taxes on the Colonies, and to consider of a general and united, dutiful, loyal and humble Representation of their Condition to His Majesty and the Parliament; and to implore Relief.
Страница 97 - This cardinal, Though from an humble stock, undoubtedly Was fashion'd to much honour. From his cradle He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one; Exceeding wise, fair spoken, and persuading : Lofty and sour to them that loved him not; But, to those men that sought him, sweet as summer...
Страница 251 - He could not reconcile himself to the insertion of human beings as an article of duty, among goods, wares, and merchandise. He hoped it would be withdrawn for the present, and taken up hereafter as an independent subject.
Страница 162 - Hemp, still hoping that a Stop may be put to those Measures which if carried into Execution, will oblige us to think, that nothing but extreme Poverty can preserve us from the most insupportable Bondage.
Страница 245 - To make laws binding on the People of the United States in all cases which may concern the common interests of the Union: but not to interfere with the government of the individual States in any matters of internal police which respect the government of such States only, and wherein the general welfare of the United States is not concerned.
Страница 244 - It also appears from the answer, and which facts are admitted to be true, that the port of Mobile is resorted to and frequented by ships and vessels, of different size in tonnage, engaged in the trade and commerce of the United States with foreign nations and among the several States ; that the vessels of small size and tonnage are accustomed to come up to the wharves of the city, and discharge their cargo, but that large vessels frequenting said port...
Страница 262 - He was a man of approved integrity ; a cool, discerning Judge ; a prudent, sagacious politician ; a true, faithful, and firm, patriot. He ever adorned the profession of christianity which he made in youth ; and, distinguished through life for public usefulness, died in the prospect of a blessed immortality.