Thrilling Incidents in American History: Being a Selection of the Most Important and Interesting Events which Have Transpired Since the Discovery of America to the Present Time. Compiled from the Most Approved AuthoritiesG. G. Evans, 1860 - Počet stran: 446 |
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Strana 10
... began the operations of the campaign , by taking possession of the French fort near Niagara . Gen. Amherst took possession of the forts at Crown Point and Ticonderoga , which the French had abandoned . But the decisive blow which proved ...
... began the operations of the campaign , by taking possession of the French fort near Niagara . Gen. Amherst took possession of the forts at Crown Point and Ticonderoga , which the French had abandoned . But the decisive blow which proved ...
Strana 15
... began by attacking the Americans on Long Island . The Americans were defeated with severe loss , and Gen. Washington probably saved the remainder of his troops by ordering them to retreat in the night after the battle . In September ...
... began by attacking the Americans on Long Island . The Americans were defeated with severe loss , and Gen. Washington probably saved the remainder of his troops by ordering them to retreat in the night after the battle . In September ...
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... began his march to Philadelphia . Gen. Washington endeavoured to stop his progress , and a battle was ought near Bran- dywine Creek , but the Americans everpowered by superior numbers and discipl.ne , and Gen. Howe took possession of ...
... began his march to Philadelphia . Gen. Washington endeavoured to stop his progress , and a battle was ought near Bran- dywine Creek , but the Americans everpowered by superior numbers and discipl.ne , and Gen. Howe took possession of ...
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... or the people at large , that would have weakened the operations of war , and perhaps have rendered a union impracticable . Hence the numerous defects of the confederation . On the con clusion of peace the defects began to be felt . 20.
... or the people at large , that would have weakened the operations of war , and perhaps have rendered a union impracticable . Hence the numerous defects of the confederation . On the con clusion of peace the defects began to be felt . 20.
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... began to be felt . Each State assumed the right of disputing the propriety of the resolutions of Congress , and the interests of an in- dividual State were often placed in opposition to the common interest of the union . In addition to ...
... began to be felt . Each State assumed the right of disputing the propriety of the resolutions of Congress , and the interests of an in- dividual State were often placed in opposition to the common interest of the union . In addition to ...
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Strana 54 - The nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Strana 45 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so ; for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad ; of your safety ; of your prosperity ; of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Strana 49 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Strana 49 - They serve to organize faction; to give it an artificial and extraordinary force; to put in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community...
Strana 55 - The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connexion as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Strana 58 - Though, in reviewing the incidents of my administration, I am unconscious of intentional error, I am nevertheless too sensible of my defects not to think it probable that I may have committed many errors. Whatever they may be, I fervently beseech the Almighty to avert or mitigate the evils to which they may tend.
Strana 57 - In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend, I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course, which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations.
Strana 47 - These considerations speak a persuasive language to every reflecting and virtuous mind and exhibit the continuance of the Union as a primary object of patriotic desire. Is there a doubt whether a common government can embrace so large a sphere?
Strana 46 - The north, in an unrestrained intercourse with the south, protected by the equal laws of a common government, finds in the productions of the latter, great additional resources of maritime and commercial enterprise, and precious materials of manufacturing industry. The south, in the same intercourse, benefiting by the agency of the north, sees its agriculture grow and its commerce expand.
Strana 56 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor or caprice?