The Declaration of Independence: Its HistoryDodd, Mead, 1906 - 627 страници |
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... numerous quotations have been made ; from others , none at all . In this , there has been no intent to slight any particular person or Colony . Many of the patriots were 140832 engaged in other fields , equally important to the cause V.
... numerous quotations have been made ; from others , none at all . In this , there has been no intent to slight any particular person or Colony . Many of the patriots were 140832 engaged in other fields , equally important to the cause V.
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Its History John Hampden Hazelton. engaged in other fields , equally important to the cause , and had nothing to do directly with the Declaration . Many others , we believe , never put their thoughts or described their deeds on paper ...
Its History John Hampden Hazelton. engaged in other fields , equally important to the cause , and had nothing to do directly with the Declaration . Many others , we believe , never put their thoughts or described their deeds on paper ...
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... cause of Boston was a common cause . Accordingly , it was determined to hold a meeting of Delegates from the various Colonies ; and Philadelphia was chosen as the place and the 5th of September as the day of meeting . When the time ...
... cause of Boston was a common cause . Accordingly , it was determined to hold a meeting of Delegates from the various Colonies ; and Philadelphia was chosen as the place and the 5th of September as the day of meeting . When the time ...
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... aiming at independency , which we totally disavow . . . We particularly recom- mend , that you strictly guard against every measure that may have a tendency to cause disunion . . " " Even in Boston , when delivering too the oration to 13.
... aiming at independency , which we totally disavow . . . We particularly recom- mend , that you strictly guard against every measure that may have a tendency to cause disunion . . " " Even in Boston , when delivering too the oration to 13.
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... cause or lead to a separation from our Mother Country . . . " Similar views prevailed in Maryland . On August 2d , one of her clergymen writes to England : " The King has not more affectionate or loyal subjects in any part of his ...
... cause or lead to a separation from our Mother Country . . . " Similar views prevailed in Maryland . On August 2d , one of her clergymen writes to England : " The King has not more affectionate or loyal subjects in any part of his ...
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Страница 576 - All eyes are opened, or opening, to the rights of man. The general spread of the light of science has already laid open to every view the palpable truth, that the mass of mankind has not been born with saddles on their backs, nor a favored few booted and spurred, ready to ride them legitimately, by the grace of God.
Страница 173 - He has waged cruel war against human nature itself, violating its most sacred rights of life and liberty in the persons of a distant people who never offended him, captivating and carrying them into slavery in another hemisphere, or to incur miserable death in their transportation thither. This piratical warfare, the opprobrium of INFIDEL powers, is the warfare of the CHRISTIAN King of Great Britain.
Страница 77 - That the Delegates appointed to represent this Colony in General Congress be instructed to propose to that respectable body to declare the United Colonies free and independent States, absolved from all allegiance to, or dependence upon, the Crown or Parliament of Great Britain...
Страница 166 - The second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward, forevermore.
Страница 166 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood and treasure, that it will cost...
Страница 17 - Believe me, dear sir, there is not in the British Empire a man who more cordially loves a union with Great Britain than I do. But by the God that made me, I will cease to exist before I yield to a connection on such terms as the British Parliament propose ; and in this I think I speak the sentiments of America.
Страница 105 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs, has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Страница 173 - He is at this time transporting large armies of foreign mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.
Страница 177 - The next observed that the word makes might as well be omitted, because his customers would not care who made the hats; if good and to their mind, they would buy, by whomsoever made. He struck it out. A third said he thought the words for ready money were useless, as it was not the custom of the place to sell on credit.
Страница 92 - I am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence; I am clearly, positively, and conscientiously persuaded that it is the true interest of this Continent to be so...