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... present , that is to say , from the accession of Elizabeth to the ac- cession of Charles the First , there was , to outward appearance , tranquillity . Men went on cutting and grafting upon the slopes , though at times a tremor ran ...
... present , that is to say , from the accession of Elizabeth to the ac- cession of Charles the First , there was , to outward appearance , tranquillity . Men went on cutting and grafting upon the slopes , though at times a tremor ran ...
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... presents itself — the emphatic assertion of individu- ality in matters pertaining to the common weal . In short , con- trol of the social forces was more in the hands of the people , enjoyment of franchises and liberties was much more ...
... presents itself — the emphatic assertion of individu- ality in matters pertaining to the common weal . In short , con- trol of the social forces was more in the hands of the people , enjoyment of franchises and liberties was much more ...
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... present such a motive as the overthrow of a foreign oppressor , the exclusion of a religion not their own , or even proclaim independence of present rule as their object , they might expect the immediate and atten- tive regards of ...
... present such a motive as the overthrow of a foreign oppressor , the exclusion of a religion not their own , or even proclaim independence of present rule as their object , they might expect the immediate and atten- tive regards of ...
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... but when the imitation is effected , the comparison it presents with the life of an English colony may be described as similar to that existing between a child and the portrait of its father : both resemble the person ; but one is.
... but when the imitation is effected , the comparison it presents with the life of an English colony may be described as similar to that existing between a child and the portrait of its father : both resemble the person ; but one is.
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... present expediency , and if any thing which dis- turbs or destroys the natural action of the race is a wrong , then this doctrine is wrong and is sure to end in disaster . It becomes a precedent , to say the least , for further ...
... present expediency , and if any thing which dis- turbs or destroys the natural action of the race is a wrong , then this doctrine is wrong and is sure to end in disaster . It becomes a precedent , to say the least , for further ...
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Page 74 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 74 - Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia...
Page 74 - IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Page 160 - It is therefore ordered, That every township in this jurisdiction, after the Lord hath increased them to the number of fifty householders, shall then forthwith appoint one within their town to teach all such children as shall resort to him to write and read...
Page 305 - America, in any other ship or ships, vessel or vessels whatsoever, but in such ships or vessels as do truly and without fraud belong only to the people of England...
Page 273 - Massachusetts Bay, to the execution of the late acts of parliament; and if the same shall be attempted to be carried into execution by force, in such case, all America ought to support them in their opposition.
Page 147 - I am very sorry, that you intend soon to leave our hemisphere. America has sent us many good things, gold, silver, sugar, tobacco, indigo, &c. ; but you are the first philosopher, and indeed the first great man of letters for whom we are beholden to her.
Page 20 - England, sir, is a nation which still, I hope, respects, and formerly adored her freedom. The colonists emigrated from you when this part of your character was most predominant; and they took this bias and direction the moment they parted from your hands. They are, therefore, not only devoted to liberty, but to liberty according to English ideas and on English principles.
Page 105 - ... should preach or write that there ought to be no commanders or officers, because all are equal in Christ, therefore no masters nor officers, no laws nor orders, nor corrections nor punishments; — I say, I never denied, but in such cases, whatever is pretended, the commander or commanders may judge, resist, compel and punish such transgressors, according to their deserts and merits.
Page 256 - Subjects; as thereby the inestimable Privilege of being tried by a Jury from the Vicinage, as well as the Liberty of summoning and producing Witnesses on such Trial, will be taken away from the Party accused.