The History of the United States of America, Том 3Harper, 1849 - 600 страници |
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... Policy as to Slaves ... 355 Cornwallis arrives in Virginia 355 Richmond evacuated ; Virginia Assembly 356 Tarleton's Dash at Charlottesville 356 Page Nelson Governor ; Complaints against Jefferson ; Dictator- ship CONTENTS . XV.
... Policy as to Slaves ... 355 Cornwallis arrives in Virginia 355 Richmond evacuated ; Virginia Assembly 356 Tarleton's Dash at Charlottesville 356 Page Nelson Governor ; Complaints against Jefferson ; Dictator- ship CONTENTS . XV.
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Richard Hildreth. Page Nelson Governor ; Complaints against Jefferson ; Dictator- ship proposed 357 Virginia Armory destroyed ; Ravage of the Country . Movements of La Fayette and Cornwallis ; the British at 357 Yorktown .. 357 ...
Richard Hildreth. Page Nelson Governor ; Complaints against Jefferson ; Dictator- ship proposed 357 Virginia Armory destroyed ; Ravage of the Country . Movements of La Fayette and Cornwallis ; the British at 357 Yorktown .. 357 ...
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... ships had sailed , and might be daily expected , another town meeting was summoned for the next day , to consult " what further Nov. 17 . application shall be made to the consignees , or other- wise to act as the town shall think fit at ...
... ships had sailed , and might be daily expected , another town meeting was summoned for the next day , to consult " what further Nov. 17 . application shall be made to the consignees , or other- wise to act as the town shall think fit at ...
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... ships arrived . The council hav- Nov. 28. ing met the next day , presented a paper to the governor declining to become parties to an unconstitutional attempt to levy taxes , against which the General Court had so repeatedly protested ...
... ships arrived . The council hav- Nov. 28. ing met the next day , presented a paper to the governor declining to become parties to an unconstitutional attempt to levy taxes , against which the General Court had so repeatedly protested ...
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... ships pres- ently arrived , and were placed in custody like the other . Provoked and alarmed at the non - departure of the first vessel , the " body " reassembled . The owner was sent Dec. 14 . for , and a committee was appointed to go ...
... ships pres- ently arrived , and were placed in custody like the other . Provoked and alarmed at the non - departure of the first vessel , the " body " reassembled . The owner was sent Dec. 14 . for , and a committee was appointed to go ...
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Страница 127 - That it be recommended to the provincial convention of New Hampshire to call a full and free representation of the people, and that the representatives, if they think it necessary, establish such a form of government as, in their judgment, will best produce the happiness of the people, and most effectually secure peace and good order in the province, during the continuance of the present dispute between Great Britain and the colonies.
Страница 47 - This assembly is like no other that ever existed. Every man in it is a great man, an orator, a critic, a statesman; and therefore every man upon every question must show his oratory, his criticism, and his political abilities. The consequence of this is that business is drawn and spun out to an immeasurable length.
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Страница 517 - Slavery discourages arts and manufactures. The poor despise labor when performed by slaves. They prevent the immigration of whites, who really enrich and strengthen a country. They produce the most pernicious effect on manners. Every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant. They bring the judgment of Heaven on a country.
Страница 52 - 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.
Страница 395 - The whole commerce between master and slave is a perpetual exercise of the most boisterous passions; the most unremitting despotism on the one part, and degrading submission on the other.