The Development of Constitutional Liberty in the English Colonies of AmericaG. P. Putnam's sons, 1882 - 334 страници |
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... step by step , impelled us to assume the responsibility of independence and to take our place among the great powers . In considering this plan of Development the three great Eras into which it is divided are observed in connection ...
... step by step , impelled us to assume the responsibility of independence and to take our place among the great powers . In considering this plan of Development the three great Eras into which it is divided are observed in connection ...
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... steps of unequal length ; that the development of the race or tribe is marked by successive stages ; and that the law which controls this energy is to be found in these stages or eras , and not in the individual phenomena which have ...
... steps of unequal length ; that the development of the race or tribe is marked by successive stages ; and that the law which controls this energy is to be found in these stages or eras , and not in the individual phenomena which have ...
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... step of Revolution, namely, the transfer of sovereignty from the throne to the people — How society regarded the Revolution of 1776— Its cause at first negative— Character of the revolutionists— Character of the Colonies — The ...
... step of Revolution, namely, the transfer of sovereignty from the throne to the people — How society regarded the Revolution of 1776— Its cause at first negative— Character of the revolutionists— Character of the Colonies — The ...
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... The "Gaspee" Commission — The Virginia Legislative Committee of Correspondence the list effective step to colonial union. . .... 247-27? CONTENTS. XV CHAPTER XI. the conflict with absolutism — Continued. XIV CONTENTS.
... The "Gaspee" Commission — The Virginia Legislative Committee of Correspondence the list effective step to colonial union. . .... 247-27? CONTENTS. XV CHAPTER XI. the conflict with absolutism — Continued. XIV CONTENTS.
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... step by step , impelled us to assume the responsibility of independence and to take our place among the great powers . In considering this plan of Development the three great Eras into which it is divided are observed in connection ...
... step by step , impelled us to assume the responsibility of independence and to take our place among the great powers . In considering this plan of Development the three great Eras into which it is divided are observed in connection ...
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Страница 74 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Страница 74 - 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...
Страница 74 - IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Страница 160 - It is therefore ordered, That every township in this jurisdiction, after the Lord hath increased them to the number of fifty householders, shall then forthwith appoint one within their town to teach all such children as shall resort to him to write and read...
Страница 305 - America, in any other ship or ships, vessel or vessels whatsoever, but in such ships or vessels as do truly and without fraud belong only to the people of England...
Страница 273 - Massachusetts Bay, to the execution of the late acts of parliament; and if the same shall be attempted to be carried into execution by force, in such case, all America ought to support them in their opposition.
Страница 147 - I am very sorry, that you intend soon to leave our hemisphere. America has sent us many good things, gold, silver, sugar, tobacco, indigo, &c. ; but you are the first philosopher, and indeed the first great man of letters for whom we are beholden to her.
Страница 20 - England, sir, is a nation which still, I hope, respects, and formerly adored her freedom. The colonists emigrated from you when this part of your character was most predominant; and they took this bias and direction the moment they parted from your hands. They are, therefore, not only devoted to liberty, but to liberty according to English ideas and on English principles.
Страница 105 - ... should preach or write that there ought to be no commanders or officers, because all are equal in Christ, therefore no masters nor officers, no laws nor orders, nor corrections nor punishments; — I say, I never denied, but in such cases, whatever is pretended, the commander or commanders may judge, resist, compel and punish such transgressors, according to their deserts and merits.
Страница 256 - Subjects; as thereby the inestimable Privilege of being tried by a Jury from the Vicinage, as well as the Liberty of summoning and producing Witnesses on such Trial, will be taken away from the Party accused.