The History of the Rise, Progress, and Establishment of the Independence of the United States of America, Volumen3Samuel Campbell, no. 124, Pearl-street, 1801 |
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... object of the present defensive war , on the part of the al- lies , is to establish the independency of the United ... objects an ultimatum on the present occasion : -You are empowered to agree to a cessation of hostilities during the ...
... object of the present defensive war , on the part of the al- lies , is to establish the independency of the United ... objects an ultimatum on the present occasion : -You are empowered to agree to a cessation of hostilities during the ...
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... object is so effectually guard- ed by the treaty of alliance with his most christian majesty , that any molestation therein on the part of Great Britain , is to be considered as a casus fœderis ; you are to endeavour to obtain of his ...
... object is so effectually guard- ed by the treaty of alliance with his most christian majesty , that any molestation therein on the part of Great Britain , is to be considered as a casus fœderis ; you are to endeavour to obtain of his ...
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... object , covered under the specious veil of humanity . That the commanders were suspicious , con- sidering the stratagem Prevost had practised after being sum- moned , is not strange . It was also presumed , that a refusal would ...
... object , covered under the specious veil of humanity . That the commanders were suspicious , con- sidering the stratagem Prevost had practised after being sum- moned , is not strange . It was also presumed , that a refusal would ...
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... objects which the British_cabinet hope for from these measures are , to destroy the superiority which France has now at sea , by diverting her powers and resources from naval to land operations , and by engaging her in a land war ...
... objects which the British_cabinet hope for from these measures are , to destroy the superiority which France has now at sea , by diverting her powers and resources from naval to land operations , and by engaging her in a land war ...
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... objects of her present negociations , there will be every reason to fear a long and obstinate war , whereof the final event may be doubtful - that the view of affairs plainly points out the necessity for the greatest possible vigor in ...
... objects of her present negociations , there will be every reason to fear a long and obstinate war , whereof the final event may be doubtful - that the view of affairs plainly points out the necessity for the greatest possible vigor in ...
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Página 410 - In all our deliberations on this subject we kept steadily in our view that which appears to us the greatest interest of every true American, the consolidation of our Union, in which is involved our prosperity, felicity, safety, perhaps our national existence.
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Página 395 - ... to compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves, is sinful and tyrannical...
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Página 375 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, and those who have the superintendence of them to his holy keeping.
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Página 375 - ... war. Called upon by your country to defend its invaded rights, you accepted the sacred charge before it had formed alliances, and whilst it was without funds or a government to support you. You have conducted the great military contest with wisdom and fortitude, invariably regarding the rights of the civil power through all disasters and changes.
Página 391 - ... nor can any man be justly deprived or abridged of any civil right as a citizen, on account of his religious sentiments or peculiar mode of religious worship ; and that no authority can or ought to be vested in, or assumed by, any power whatever, that shall in any case interfere with, or in any manner control, the rights of conscience in the free exercise of religious worship.
Página 396 - Be it therefore enacted by the General Assembly, That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain...