History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Volume 1G. Routledge and Company, 1854 - United States |
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... arrived within sight of Newfoundland . Passing to the west of that island on the day of St. Lawrence , they gave the name of that martyr to a portion of the noble gulf which opened before them ; a name which has gradually extended to ...
... arrived within sight of Newfoundland . Passing to the west of that island on the day of St. Lawrence , they gave the name of that martyr to a portion of the noble gulf which opened before them ; a name which has gradually extended to ...
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... arrived at the scene of his former adventures , ascended the St. Lawrence , and , near the site of Quebec , built a fort for the security of his party ; ( 2 ) but no considerable advances in geographical knowledge appear to have been ...
... arrived at the scene of his former adventures , ascended the St. Lawrence , and , near the site of Quebec , built a fort for the security of his party ; ( 2 ) but no considerable advances in geographical knowledge appear to have been ...
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... arrival of Jesuit priests was signalized by con- versions among the natives . In the following year , De Biencourt and Father Biart explored the coast as 1612. far as the Kennebec , and ascended that river . The Canibas , Algonquins of ...
... arrival of Jesuit priests was signalized by con- versions among the natives . In the following year , De Biencourt and Father Biart explored the coast as 1612. far as the Kennebec , and ascended that river . The Canibas , Algonquins of ...
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... arrived at Ochus , now Pensacola . Soto was too proud to confess his failure . He had made no important discoveries : he had gathered no stores of silver and gold , which he might send to tempt new adventurers ; the fires of Mobile had ...
... arrived at Ochus , now Pensacola . Soto was too proud to confess his failure . He had made no important discoveries : he had gathered no stores of silver and gold , which he might send to tempt new adventurers ; the fires of Mobile had ...
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... arrival of the strangers awakened curiosity and fear . A multitude of people from the western banks of the river , painted and gaily decorated with great plumes of white feathers , the warriors standing in rows with bow and arrows in ...
... arrival of the strangers awakened curiosity and fear . A multitude of people from the western banks of the river , painted and gaily decorated with great plumes of white feathers , the warriors standing in rows with bow and arrows in ...
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Page 234 - God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof 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 233 - 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., 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 327 - This liberty is the proper end and object of authority, and cannot subsist without it; and it is a liberty to that only which is good, just, and honest. This liberty you are to stand for, with the hazard (not only of your goods, but) of your lives, if need be. Whatsoever crosseth this, is not authority, but a distemper thereof.
Page 265 - I shall call that my country, where I may most glorify God, and enjoy the presence of my dearest friends.
Page 374 - Men whose life, learning, faith, and pure intent Would have been held in high esteem with Paul, Must now be named and printed heretics By shallow Edwards and Scotch What d'ye call.
Page 282 - He was the first person in modern Christendom, to assert, in its plenitude, the doctrine of the liberty of conscience, the equality of opinions before the law ; and in its defence he was the harbinger of Milton, the precursor and the superior of Jeremy Taylor.
Page 343 - 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 366 - Many more words I had with him; but people coming in, I drew a little back. As I was turning, he catched me by the hand, and with tears in his eyes said, 'Come again to my house; for if thou and I were but an hour of a day together, we should be nearer one to the other ;' adding, That he wished me no more ill than he did to his own soul.
Page 343 - ... and It is further ordered, That where any town shall increase to the number of one hundred families or householders, they shall set up a grammar school, the master thereof being able to instruct youth so far as they may be fitted for the university...
Page 343 - ... to the end that learning may not be buried in the graves of our forefathers in church and commonwealth, the Lord assisting our endeavors.