Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Volumen1R. W. Pomeroy, 1823 - 273 páginas "The memory of those eminent personages, who proclaimed the Independence of America, by the memorable events and imperishable records, to which their names are associated, is secure from the injuries of time ..." (preface). |
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... they had already been hardened into a constitutional bravery , and were now animated not only by the inaccessible security of their religion , but by the hope of communicating its sacred inspi- ration. Xii INTRODUCTION . ...
... they had already been hardened into a constitutional bravery , and were now animated not only by the inaccessible security of their religion , but by the hope of communicating its sacred inspi- ration. Xii INTRODUCTION . ...
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... constitution was expressly framed by the celebrated Locke . But the philosopher , whose su- perior faculties had penetrated and unravelled the intricate mazes of the human mind , appears to have possessed less sagacity in the business ...
... constitution was expressly framed by the celebrated Locke . But the philosopher , whose su- perior faculties had penetrated and unravelled the intricate mazes of the human mind , appears to have possessed less sagacity in the business ...
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... constitution of their political union . To the age of bigotry and superstition , a mutual emulation succeeded , which promoted the integrity of religion and the modest sanctity of the professors and teachers of it ; and a more excellent ...
... constitution of their political union . To the age of bigotry and superstition , a mutual emulation succeeded , which promoted the integrity of religion and the modest sanctity of the professors and teachers of it ; and a more excellent ...
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... constitutional ele- ments of that people ; and " the land of steady habits , " so frequently used to designate a portion of their country , appears , from its history , to be no vague or idle denomination . Throughout the annals of the ...
... constitutional ele- ments of that people ; and " the land of steady habits , " so frequently used to designate a portion of their country , appears , from its history , to be no vague or idle denomination . Throughout the annals of the ...
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... constitutions , all those political distinctions of rank and privilege , which , in other countries , are confirmed by the solem- nity of law , consecrated by inveterate custom , and which , at the same time , are repugnant to all the ...
... constitutions , all those political distinctions of rank and privilege , which , in other countries , are confirmed by the solem- nity of law , consecrated by inveterate custom , and which , at the same time , are repugnant to all the ...
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Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Volumen1 John Sanderson Vista completa - 1828 |
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Página ii - Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." And also to the Act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, ' An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof...
Página lxviii - that the king is the universal lord and original proprietor of all the lands in his kingdom, and that no man doth or can possess any part of it, but what has mediately or immediately been derived as a gift from him, to be held upon feudal services.
Página clxvi - The Americans have not acted in all things with prudence and temper ; they have been wronged ; they have been driven to madness, by injustice. Will you punish them for the madness you have occasioned ? Rather let prudence and temper come first from this side.
Página xcviii - No sea but what is vexed by their fisheries. No climate that is not witness to their toils. Neither the perseverance of Holland, nor the activity of France, nor the dexterous and firm sagacity of English enterprise, ever carried this most perilous mode of hardy industry to the extent, to which it has been pushed by this recent people ; a people who are still, as it were, but in the gristle, and not yet hardened into the bone of manhood.
Página ii - District, has deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " THE CHILD'S BOTANY," In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, " An act for the encouragement of learning by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned...
Página clxvi - Act be repealed absolutely, totally, and immediately ; that the reason for the repeal be assigned, because it was founded on an erroneous principle. At the same time, let the sovereign authority of this country over the colonies be asserted in as strong terms as can be devised, and be made to extend to every point of legislation...
Página lxxi - America was conquered, and her setdements made and firmly established, at the expense of individuals, and not of the British public. Their own blood was spilt in acquiring lands for their setdement, their own fortunes expended in making that setdement effectual. For themselves they fought, for themselves they conquered, and for themselves alone they have right to hold.
Página 11 - I forbear, and come reluctantly to the transactions of that dismal night, when in such quick succession we felt the extremes of grief, astonishment and rage; when Heaven in anger, for a dreadful moment, suffered hell to take the reins ; when Satan with his chosen band opened the sluices of New England's blood, and sacrilegiously polluted our land with the dead bodies of her guiltless sons ! Let this sad tale of death never be told without a tear: let not the heaving bosom cease to burn with a manly...
Página 12 - But if the laboring earth doth not expand her jaws ; if the air you breathe is not commissioned to be the minister of death; yet, hear it and tremble ! The eye of heaven penetrates the darkest chambers of the soul, traces the leading...
Página 11 - But I forbear, and come reluctantly to the transactiona of that dismal night when in such quick succession we felt the extremes of grief, astonishment and rage; when heaven in anger, for a dreadful moment, suffered hell to take the reins; when Satan with his chosen band opened the sluices of...