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... towns with right of suffrage , in that they received the laws of Rome ; and differed from the allied states , in ... town . In this way Rome gained two benefits : additional territory , and relief from the surplusage of its dangerous ...
... towns with right of suffrage , in that they received the laws of Rome ; and differed from the allied states , in ... town . In this way Rome gained two benefits : additional territory , and relief from the surplusage of its dangerous ...
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... town of New Castle , in what is now Delaware . 6 The political principles and method of organization which were to direct the colony , are to be found in the " Frame of Gov- ernment , " but it is in the " Laws Agreed upon in England ...
... town of New Castle , in what is now Delaware . 6 The political principles and method of organization which were to direct the colony , are to be found in the " Frame of Gov- ernment , " but it is in the " Laws Agreed upon in England ...
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... towns laid off , and houses erected , before the mass of emigrants arrived . The new sect , in its increase , now embraced members of the higher classes , and , as these colonists were of a station in society which implied ownership of ...
... towns laid off , and houses erected , before the mass of emigrants arrived . The new sect , in its increase , now embraced members of the higher classes , and , as these colonists were of a station in society which implied ownership of ...
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... town houses , where they passed the winter ; and to this day the neighborhood of Philadelphia is dotted over with antiquated residences , or with modern mansions which have taken their places , whose well - trimmed lawns and hedges ...
... town houses , where they passed the winter ; and to this day the neighborhood of Philadelphia is dotted over with antiquated residences , or with modern mansions which have taken their places , whose well - trimmed lawns and hedges ...
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... town ; around the Chesapeake Bay , on the other hand , it was dispersed , and the town depended on the country . In New England we hear of villages and towns before we hear of farms ; in Maryland and Virginia we hear of plantations ...
... town ; around the Chesapeake Bay , on the other hand , it was dispersed , and the town depended on the country . In New England we hear of villages and towns before we hear of farms ; in Maryland and Virginia we hear of plantations ...
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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.