A History of the United States: On a New Plan : Adapted to the Capacity of Youth : to which is Added, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution of the United StatesDurrie & Peck, 1839 - 288 страници |
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... Dutch vessel arrived at James- town with twenty Africans , and offered them for sale as slaves . They were purchased by the people . These were the first slaves brought into the country , and thus was laid the foundation for that system ...
... Dutch vessel arrived at James- town with twenty Africans , and offered them for sale as slaves . They were purchased by the people . These were the first slaves brought into the country , and thus was laid the foundation for that system ...
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... Dutch East India Company , discovered the Hudson river , and ascended it about 160 miles . In 23. What is said of the greater part of the people ? What encour- aged slavery ? What else is said of Virginia ? Population in 1688 ? Where ...
... Dutch East India Company , discovered the Hudson river , and ascended it about 160 miles . In 23. What is said of the greater part of the people ? What encour- aged slavery ? What else is said of Virginia ? Population in 1688 ? Where ...
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... Dutch laid claim to a large extent of territory on both sides of this river , and called it New - Netherlands . In 1613 , several Dutch merchants erected a fort where Albany now stands , which they named fort Orange . The next year ...
... Dutch laid claim to a large extent of territory on both sides of this river , and called it New - Netherlands . In 1613 , several Dutch merchants erected a fort where Albany now stands , which they named fort Orange . The next year ...
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... Dutch . A squadron soon appeared in New - York har- bor , under the command of Colonel Nichols . 5. The English ... Dutch fleet arrived at Staten Island , and by the treachery of John Manning , com- mander of the fort , was permitted to ...
... Dutch . A squadron soon appeared in New - York har- bor , under the command of Colonel Nichols . 5. The English ... Dutch fleet arrived at Staten Island , and by the treachery of John Manning , com- mander of the fort , was permitted to ...
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... Dutch forces . In consequence of the un- popular and arbitrary measures of his father - in - law , James II . he succeeded in gaining possession of the English throne , and was acknowledged king of England in 1689 , under the title of ...
... Dutch forces . In consequence of the un- popular and arbitrary measures of his father - in - law , James II . he succeeded in gaining possession of the English throne , and was acknowledged king of England in 1689 , under the title of ...
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Страница 272 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and from time to time publish the same, excepting such parts as may in their judgment require secrecy; and the yeas and nays of the members of either house on any question shall, at the desire of one fifth of those present, be entered on the journal.
Страница 277 - 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.
Страница 271 - Senate, but shall have no vote, unless they be equally divided. 5. The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a president pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice-President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. 6. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments: when sitting for that purpose, they shall be on oath or affirmation. When the President of the United States is tried, the Chief-Justice shall preside; and no person shall be convicted...
Страница 280 - Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort. No person shall be convicted of treason unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
Страница 130 - Caesar had his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell, and George the Third" — " Treason !" cried the speaker — " Treason, treason !" echoed from every part of the house.
Страница 277 - Congress may determine the time of choosing the electors, and the day on which they shall give their votes ; which day shall be the same throughout the United States. 5. No person, except a natural born citizen, or a citizen of the United States at the time of the adoption of this constitution, shall be eligible to the office of president ; neither...
Страница 277 - Term, be elected as follows: 2. Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, equal to the whole Number of Senators and Representatives to which the State may be entitled in the Congress...
Страница 283 - A quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. 3. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office of president shall be eligible to that of vice-president of the United States.
Страница 272 - ... Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members; and a majority of each shall constitute a quorum to do business; but a smaller number may adjourn from day to day. and may be authorized to compel the attendance of absent members, in such manner, and under such penalties, as each House may provide. 2. Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings, punish its members for disorderly behavior, and, with the concurrence of two-thirds, expel a...
Страница 263 - It is the right as well as the duty of all men in society, publicly, and at stated seasons, to worship the SUPREME BEING, the great Creator and Preserver of the universe.