The History of the Republic of Texas: From the Discovery of the Country to the Present Time; and the Cause of Her Separation from the Republic of Mexico |
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... latter " stinkards . " The great chief , in whom su- preme authority was vested , was reputed to be a being of superior nature , the brother of the sun , the sole object of worship . They approached this great chief with religious ...
... latter " stinkards . " The great chief , in whom su- preme authority was vested , was reputed to be a being of superior nature , the brother of the sun , the sole object of worship . They approached this great chief with religious ...
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... latter country . Two ships being engaged at Vera Cruz to convey settlers to Florida , many Spaniards and Mexicans eagerly embarked in this new under- taking , but when the expedition reached , and the colonists beheld the dreary and ...
... latter country . Two ships being engaged at Vera Cruz to convey settlers to Florida , many Spaniards and Mexicans eagerly embarked in this new under- taking , but when the expedition reached , and the colonists beheld the dreary and ...
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... latter time to collect another body of men , sufficient to enable him to take the field ; which he did on the 17th , and proceeded to Guadalaxara , where Rayon , one of Hidalgo's chiefs , had raised a large force . On the 24th of ...
... latter time to collect another body of men , sufficient to enable him to take the field ; which he did on the 17th , and proceeded to Guadalaxara , where Rayon , one of Hidalgo's chiefs , had raised a large force . On the 24th of ...
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... latter a prudent and intrepid soldier . It is much to be lamented that these two men did not act together , as it would have advanced the cause of independ- ence at once to that state , which it did not acquire for some time afterwards ...
... latter a prudent and intrepid soldier . It is much to be lamented that these two men did not act together , as it would have advanced the cause of independ- ence at once to that state , which it did not acquire for some time afterwards ...
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... latter part of 1812 , when Capt . Magee was sent with a strong detachment of troops to disperse them . In the spring of 1813 , Magee succeeded in driving the American outlawe across the frontier , into the United States , from whence ...
... latter part of 1812 , when Capt . Magee was sent with a strong detachment of troops to disperse them . In the spring of 1813 , Magee succeeded in driving the American outlawe across the frontier , into the United States , from whence ...
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Page 462 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Page 457 - The President shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session; but no person rejected by the Senate shall be reappointed to the same office during their ensuing recess.
Page 463 - ... peace or safety of the State. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent, nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship.
Page 106 - I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism, and everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. Victory or Death.
Page 462 - ... and if, in the Legislature so next chosen as aforesaid, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be agreed to by a majority of all the members elected to each House, then it shall be the duty of the Legislature to submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the people in such manner and at such time as the Legislature shall prescribe...
Page 441 - Commonwealth, for the time being, shall be the commander-in-chief of the army and navy, and of all the military forces of the State, by sea and land ; and shall have full power, by himself, or by any commander, or other officer or officers, from time to time, to train, instruct, exercise and govern the militia...
Page 442 - That either of the justices of the Supreme Court, or a judge of any district court of the United States, in addition to the authority already conferred by law, shall have power to grant writs of habeas corpus in all cases of...
Page 452 - Neither House, without the consent of the other, shall adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that at which the two Houses are sitting. But this regulation shall not extend to the Senate when it shall exercise the powers mentioned in the Article.
Page 106 - If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor and that of his country. VICTORY OR DEATH.
Page 455 - Ohio ; and all prosecutions shall be carried on in the name and by the authority of the state of Ohio ; and all indictments shall conclude against the peace and dignity of the same.