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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... distinguished for learning , for a knowledge of the arts , and for a high degree of national prosperity . At this time , all other nations appear to have been sunk in darkness . The con- dition of the world at that period , and the ...
... distinguished for learning , for a knowledge of the arts , and for a high degree of national prosperity . At this time , all other nations appear to have been sunk in darkness . The con- dition of the world at that period , and the ...
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... distinguished for commercial enterprise . It is supposed that they first constructed ships , and in- vented the art of navigation . They traded not only with the na tions inhabiting the coasts of the Mediterranean , but established a ...
... distinguished for commercial enterprise . It is supposed that they first constructed ships , and in- vented the art of navigation . They traded not only with the na tions inhabiting the coasts of the Mediterranean , but established a ...
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... distinguished naviga- tor , who had participated in the discovery of some of the African islands , and had left many charts , journals , and nautical instruments . Columbus made use of these mate- rials , and by profound study became ...
... distinguished naviga- tor , who had participated in the discovery of some of the African islands , and had left many charts , journals , and nautical instruments . Columbus made use of these mate- rials , and by profound study became ...
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... distinguished persons that have lived in this town ? Can you inform me when this town was first settled by white people , or Europeans ? Who lived here before the white people came ? What has become of the Indians ? Should you like to ...
... distinguished persons that have lived in this town ? Can you inform me when this town was first settled by white people , or Europeans ? Who lived here before the white people came ? What has become of the Indians ? Should you like to ...
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... distinguished warrior , statesman , and writer , was born in Devonshire , in 1552. He performed eminent services for Queen Elizabeth , particularly in the discovery of the country now called Virginia , and in the defeat of the Spanish ...
... distinguished warrior , statesman , and writer , was born in Devonshire , in 1552. He performed eminent services for Queen Elizabeth , particularly in the discovery of the country now called Virginia , and in the defeat of the Spanish ...
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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.