On the Frontier with Colonel Antes: Or, The Struggle for Supremacy of the Red and White Races in PennsylvaniaS. Chew & sons, printers, 1900 - 513 páginas |
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... body the delegates from Virginia , North Carolina , Maryland and Delaware , George Washington and Patrick Henry among them . There was no drilling in the public grounds of Philadelphia on that day . The officers of all the city ...
... body the delegates from Virginia , North Carolina , Maryland and Delaware , George Washington and Patrick Henry among them . There was no drilling in the public grounds of Philadelphia on that day . The officers of all the city ...
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... body of the Quaker meeting house , and the galleries were crowded with spectators . The Seneca chief , Kanickhungo , was the principle speaker , and while presents were being exchanged , expressions of peace and friend- ship were spoken ...
... body of the Quaker meeting house , and the galleries were crowded with spectators . The Seneca chief , Kanickhungo , was the principle speaker , and while presents were being exchanged , expressions of peace and friend- ship were spoken ...
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... , and the remains were conveyed to the grave - yard amid the strains of solemn music . As the body was lowered into the earth Nicodemus , the Elder , knelt by the grave and offered prayer . Nicodemus , or , as he was 32 SCHOOL DAYS .
... , and the remains were conveyed to the grave - yard amid the strains of solemn music . As the body was lowered into the earth Nicodemus , the Elder , knelt by the grave and offered prayer . Nicodemus , or , as he was 32 SCHOOL DAYS .
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... body was full of scars where he had been struck and pierced by the arrows of the enemy . There was not a spot to be seen on that part of it which was exposed to view but what was tattooed over with some drawing relative to his ...
... body was full of scars where he had been struck and pierced by the arrows of the enemy . There was not a spot to be seen on that part of it which was exposed to view but what was tattooed over with some drawing relative to his ...
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... bodies of the slain were brought to Philadelphia in a wagon , and after being hauled about the city , were placed at the door of the State House by the Dutch , who thus determined to arouse public sentiment in regard to the dangers ...
... bodies of the slain were brought to Philadelphia in a wagon , and after being hauled about the city , were placed at the door of the State House by the Dutch , who thus determined to arouse public sentiment in regard to the dangers ...
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Página 91 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat, if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not.
Página 375 - Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom and independence, and every power, jurisdiction and right which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States in Congress assembled.
Página 375 - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other for their common defense, the security of their liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretense whatever.
Página 315 - They are remarkably stout and hardy men ; many of them exceeding six feet in height. They are dressed in white frocks, or rifle shirts, and round hats. These men are remarkable for the accuracy of their aim ; striking a mark with great certainty at two hundred yards distance.
Página 125 - I hope you have agreed to give more than four shillings a pound.' 'No,' says he, 'I cannot give so much; I cannot give more than three shillings and sixpence.
Página 391 - They chant their artless notes in simple guise; They tune their hearts, by far the noblest aim : Perhaps ' Dundee's ' wild warbling measures rise, Or plaintive *• Martyrs...
Página 123 - Satanas into their country, to take part with them, after they had concerted ill designs against us. We have done less than either the English or French that have usurped the lands of so many Indian nations, and chased them from their own country This belt preserves my words.
Página 322 - After dinner the dancing commenced, and generally lasted until the next morning. The figures of the dances were three and four handed reels, or square sets and jigs. The commencement was always a square four, which was followed by what was called jigging it off, that is, two of the four would single out for a jig, and were followed by the remaining couple. The jigs were often accompanied with what was called cutting out...
Página 138 - The subjects of France inhabiting Canada, and others, shall hereafter give no hindrance or molestation to the Five Nations or cantons of Indians, subject to the dominion of Great Britain, nor to the other natives of America, who are friends to the same.