The Life of Thomas Jefferson: Esq., LL. D., Late Ex President of the United StatesPrinted on the Vertical Press, by D. & S. Neall, 1826 - 111 pages |
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... Adams , and Mr. Lee , to whom the subject was referred by the house . The report of this committee takes a large view of American grievances , but its leading ideas , and , in some instances , even the phrases , are the same as the ...
... Adams , and Mr. Lee , to whom the subject was referred by the house . The report of this committee takes a large view of American grievances , but its leading ideas , and , in some instances , even the phrases , are the same as the ...
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... committee , were from Dr. Franklin and and John Adams , each of whom suggested a single verbal alteration . In its pro- gress through the house , where it was supported , in its original form , by the Zeal of Mr 32 THE LIFE OF.
... committee , were from Dr. Franklin and and John Adams , each of whom suggested a single verbal alteration . In its pro- gress through the house , where it was supported , in its original form , by the Zeal of Mr 32 THE LIFE OF.
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... Adams , it also experienced some change , but of a very triveal character . The venerable Edmund Pendleton , who died in 1803 , left behind him a manuscript copy of the declaration , which had been sent to him by his friend Jefferson ...
... Adams , it also experienced some change , but of a very triveal character . The venerable Edmund Pendleton , who died in 1803 , left behind him a manuscript copy of the declaration , which had been sent to him by his friend Jefferson ...
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... Adams , to propose to France , treaties of alliance and commerce , but de- clined going abroad at that time , from circumstan- ces in the state of his family , and from a convic- tion that he could be more useful in America ; for , the ...
... Adams , to propose to France , treaties of alliance and commerce , but de- clined going abroad at that time , from circumstan- ces in the state of his family , and from a convic- tion that he could be more useful in America ; for , the ...
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... Adams , addressed to the several powers of Europe , and Mr. Jefferson sailed from the United states in July 1784. A commercial treaty with Prussia was the only result of these commissions , immedi- ately after the signing of which , Dr ...
... Adams , addressed to the several powers of Europe , and Mr. Jefferson sailed from the United states in July 1784. A commercial treaty with Prussia was the only result of these commissions , immedi- ately after the signing of which , Dr ...
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Page 44 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it ; I have killed many ; I have fully glutted my vengeance ; for my country 1 rejoice at the beams of peace.
Page 77 - ... that it is time enough for the rightful purposes of civil government, for its officers to interfere when principles break out into overt acts against peace and good order...
Page 76 - ... to compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves, is sinful and tyrannical; that even the forcing him to support this or that teacher of his own religious persuasion, is depriving him of the comfortable liberty of giving his contributions to the particular pastor, whose morals he would make his pattern...
Page 75 - Almighty power to do; that the impious presumption of legislators and rulers, civil as well as ecclesiastical, who, being themselves but fallible and uninspired men have assumed dominion over the faith of others...
Page 75 - Almighty God hath created the mind free; that all attempts to influence it by temporal punishments or burdens, or by civil incapacitations, tend only to beget habits of hypocrisy and meanness, and are a departure from the plan of the Holy Author of our religion...
Page 78 - ... the rights hereby asserted are of the natural rights of mankind, and that if any act shall be hereafter passed to repeal the present, or to narrow its operation, such act will be an infringement of natural right.
Page 96 - ... an inflexible determination to maintain peace and inviolable faith with all nations, and that system of neutrality and impartiality among the belligerent powers of Europe which has been adopted by this government...
Page ii - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners. By an Instructer." In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 77 - THAT NO MAN SHALL BE COMPELLED to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burdened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.
Page 77 - That no man shall be compelled to frequent or support any religious worship, place or ministry whatsoever, nor shall be enforced, restrained, molested, or burthened in his body or goods, nor shall otherwise suffer on account of his religious opinions or belief; but that all men shall be free to profess, and by argument to maintain, their opinions in matters of religion, and that the same shall in no wise diminish, enlarge, or affect their civil capacities.