The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations, Том 3 |
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I became therefore at once an ardent advocate for this motion, which we carried,
not without great difficulty. The opposition to it was very loud and vehement.
Some of my own colleagues appeared greatly alarmed at it, and Mr. Edward ...
I became therefore at once an ardent advocate for this motion, which we carried,
not without great difficulty. The opposition to it was very loud and vehement.
Some of my own colleagues appeared greatly alarmed at it, and Mr. Edward ...
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The vote was carried, the committee went out, returned very soon, and brought in
the report in these words: “The committee appointed to prepare a plan for
intercepting the two vessels bound to Canada, brought in a report, which was
taken ...
The vote was carried, the committee went out, returned very soon, and brought in
the report in these words: “The committee appointed to prepare a plan for
intercepting the two vessels bound to Canada, brought in a report, which was
taken ...
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... ships of war and carried into the harbor of Boston and other ports, where they
have been rifled of their cargoes, by orders of His Majesty's naval and military
officers there commanding, without the said vessels having been proceeded
against ...
... ships of war and carried into the harbor of Boston and other ports, where they
have been rifled of their cargoes, by orders of His Majesty's naval and military
officers there commanding, without the said vessels having been proceeded
against ...
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“Whereas, information has been this day laid before Congress, from which there
is great reason to believe that Robert Eden, Esq., Governor of Maryland, has
lately carried on a correspondence with the British Ministry, highly dangerous to
the ...
“Whereas, information has been this day laid before Congress, from which there
is great reason to believe that Robert Eden, Esq., Governor of Maryland, has
lately carried on a correspondence with the British Ministry, highly dangerous to
the ...
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They endeavored to insert in the resolution ideas of reconciliation ; we carried
our point for inserting peace . They wanted powers to be given to the General to
receive the commissioners in ceremony ; we ordered nothing to be done till we ...
They endeavored to insert in the resolution ideas of reconciliation ; we carried
our point for inserting peace . They wanted powers to be given to the General to
receive the commissioners in ceremony ; we ordered nothing to be done till we ...
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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...
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| Заглавие | The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations, Том 3 American culture series Library of American civilization Том 3 от The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States, Charles Francis Adams The Works of John Adams, Second President of the United States: With a Life of the Author, Notes and Illustrations, Charles Francis Adams |
| Автори | John Adams, Charles Francis Adams |
| Редактор | Charles Francis Adams |
| Издател | Little, Brown, 1851 |
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