The Lives of James Madison and James Monroe: Fourth and Fifth Presidents of the United States |
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... British Colo- ny of Virginia , on the 5th of March , 1750 ; or ac- cording to the Gregorian calendar , adopted the year after that of his birth , on the 16th of March , 1751 , of a distinguished and opulent family ; and received the ...
... British Colo- ny of Virginia , on the 5th of March , 1750 ; or ac- cording to the Gregorian calendar , adopted the year after that of his birth , on the 16th of March , 1751 , of a distinguished and opulent family ; and received the ...
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... British Colonists in North America ; and hardihood of body , unfettered energy of intellect and intrepidity of spirit , fitted them for trials , which the feeble and enervated races of other ages and climes could never have gone through ...
... British Colonists in North America ; and hardihood of body , unfettered energy of intellect and intrepidity of spirit , fitted them for trials , which the feeble and enervated races of other ages and climes could never have gone through ...
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... British Colonies by argument , nor in the conflict of physical force by war . The Declaration of Indepen- dence annulled the national character of the American people . That character had been common to them all as subjects of one and ...
... British Colonies by argument , nor in the conflict of physical force by war . The Declaration of Indepen- dence annulled the national character of the American people . That character had been common to them all as subjects of one and ...
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... British Colonies , who , by their united counsels and energies had achieved their independence , should continue to be one people , and constitute a nation under the form of one or- ganized government , was an idea , in itself so LIFE ...
... British Colonies , who , by their united counsels and energies had achieved their independence , should continue to be one people , and constitute a nation under the form of one or- ganized government , was an idea , in itself so LIFE ...
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... British Islands them- selves by direct invasion . The transfer of Louisiana had been stipulated by a secret treaty , but possession had not been taken . Mr. Livingston was then the Minister of the United States in France . He had been ...
... British Islands them- selves by direct invasion . The transfer of Louisiana had been stipulated by a secret treaty , but possession had not been taken . Mr. Livingston was then the Minister of the United States in France . He had been ...
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Page 425 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 104 - And, behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind rent the mountains, and brake in pieces the rocks before the Lord; but the Lord was not in the wind: and after the wind an earthquake; but the Lord was not in the earthquake: and after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire: and after the fire a still small voice.
Page 213 - FROM harmony, from heavenly harmony, This universal frame began : When nature underneath a heap Of jarring atoms lay, And could not heave her head, The tuneful voice was heard from high, Arise, ye more than dead.
Page 357 - ... regulations respecting the territory and other property of the United States.
Page 68 - States," and from its extreme anxiety to guard these rights from every possible attack of sophistry and ambition, having with other States, recommended an amendment for that purpose, which amendment was, in due time, annexed to the Constitution, it would mark a reproachful "inconsistency, and criminal degeneracy, if an indifference were now...
Page 68 - ... in case of a deliberate, palpable and dangerous exercise of other powers not granted by the said compact, the states who are parties thereto have the right, and are in duty bound to interpose for arresting the progress of the evil, and for maintaining within their respective limits, the authorities, rights and liberties appertaining to them.
Page 217 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the United Colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Page 153 - ... a solemn question which the Constitution wisely confides to the legislative department of the Government. In recommending it to their early deliberations I am happy in the assurance that the decision will be worthy the enlightened and patriotic councils of a virtuous, a free, and a powerful nation.
Page 22 - Let it be remembered, finally, that it has ever been the pride and boast of America, that the rights for which she contended were the rights of human nature.
Page 31 - to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the Union, and to report to Congress such an act as, when agreed to by them, and confirmed by the legislatures of every State, would effectually provide for the same.