The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations, Том 3Little, Brown, 1851 |
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... believe there is one of them who goes through as much business for all his emoluments , as I did for a year and a half nearly , that I was loaded with that office . Other gentlemen attended as they pleased , but as I was chairman , or ...
... believe there is one of them who goes through as much business for all his emoluments , as I did for a year and a half nearly , that I was loaded with that office . Other gentlemen attended as they pleased , but as I was chairman , or ...
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... believe us united and in earnest , or exert themselves very strenuously in our favor , while we acted such a wavering , hesi- tating part . 8. Foreign nations , particularly France and Spain , would not think us worthy of their ...
... believe us united and in earnest , or exert themselves very strenuously in our favor , while we acted such a wavering , hesi- tating part . 8. Foreign nations , particularly France and Spain , would not think us worthy of their ...
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... believe you are much mistaken in that supposition ; if you are not , they will not oppose a plan prepared by their own chosen friends ; but I believe that in every considerable portion of the people , there will be found some men , who ...
... believe you are much mistaken in that supposition ; if you are not , they will not oppose a plan prepared by their own chosen friends ; but I believe that in every considerable portion of the people , there will be found some men , who ...
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... believe declined , and in his room Mr. Gerry was chosen , who went with me to Philadelphia , and we took our seats in Congress on Friday , February 9th , 1776. In this gentleman I found a faithful friend , and an ardent , persevering ...
... believe declined , and in his room Mr. Gerry was chosen , who went with me to Philadelphia , and we took our seats in Congress on Friday , February 9th , 1776. In this gentleman I found a faithful friend , and an ardent , persevering ...
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... believe that Robert Eden , Esq . , Governor of Maryland , has lately carried on a correspondence with the British Ministry , highly dan- gerous to the liberties of America ; " Resolved , therefore , that the Council of Safety of ...
... believe that Robert Eden , Esq . , Governor of Maryland , has lately carried on a correspondence with the British Ministry , highly dan- gerous to the liberties of America ; " Resolved , therefore , that the Council of Safety of ...
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Страница 46 - 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 333 - States shall continue to enjoy unmolested the right to take fish of every kind on the Grand Bank, and on all the other banks of Newfoundland ; also, in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, and at all other places in the sea, where the inhabitants of both countries used at any time heretofore to fish...
Страница 575 - The transaction of business with foreign nations is Executive altogether. It belongs, then, to the head of that department, except as to such portions of it as are specially submitted to the Senate. Exceptions are to be construed strictly.
Страница 452 - I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in Providence for the illumination of the ignorant, and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth.
Страница 537 - THE General Court shall forever have full power and authority to erect and constitute judicatories and courts of record, or other courts...
Страница 528 - Majesty having been pleased to declare, that he looked upon the independence and uprightness of the judges as essential to the impartial administration of justice...
Страница 333 - It is agreed that the people of the United States shall continue to enjoy unmolested the right to take fish of every kind on the Grand Bank and on all the other banks of Newfoundland ; also in the Gulf of St.
Страница 55 - States, and exacting such postage on the papers passing through the same as may be requisite to defray the expenses of the said office; appointing all officers of the land forces in the service of the United States, excepting regimental officers; appointing all the officers of the naval forces, and commissioning all officers whatever in the service of the United States; making rules for the government and regulation of the said land and naval forces, and directing their operations.
Страница 48 - Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs hath 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."—Journals of Congress.
Страница 74 - Three days after this message was received, General Sullivan was requested to inform Lord Howe " that Congress, being the representatives of the free and independent States of America, cannot with propriety send any of their members to confer with his lordship in their private characters; but that, ever desirous of establishing peace on reasonable terms, they will send a committee of their body to know whether he has...