A History of the United States of America: On a Plan Adapted to the Capacity of Youth, and Designed to Aid the Memory by Systematic Arrangement and Interesting Associations |
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... established upon the genuine basis of freedom . 3. Because it furnishes lessons upon the science of civil government , social happiness , and religious freedom , of greater value than are to be found in the history of any other nation ...
... established upon the genuine basis of freedom . 3. Because it furnishes lessons upon the science of civil government , social happiness , and religious freedom , of greater value than are to be found in the history of any other nation ...
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... established fact , that the bodies of two men had been cast upon one of the Azores Islands , whose features differed from those of any known race of people . 7. Having matured the plan of a voyage , with the above object in view , he ...
... established fact , that the bodies of two men had been cast upon one of the Azores Islands , whose features differed from those of any known race of people . 7. Having matured the plan of a voyage , with the above object in view , he ...
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... established , but the produce of labor was deposited in public stores , and shared in common . To remedy the indolence and indifference growing out of such a system , Sir Thomas assigned to each inhabitant a lot of three acres as his ...
... established , but the produce of labor was deposited in public stores , and shared in common . To remedy the indolence and indifference growing out of such a system , Sir Thomas assigned to each inhabitant a lot of three acres as his ...
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... established church , but not being allowed to do it while they continued members of it agreed upon a separation from it ; and , for the sake of peace and more liberty of conscience , resolved upon a removal to the states of Holland ...
... established church , but not being allowed to do it while they continued members of it agreed upon a separation from it ; and , for the sake of peace and more liberty of conscience , resolved upon a removal to the states of Holland ...
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... established themselves there , and erected a few cottages . This was the commencement of BOSTON , which for a short time was denomi nated by the English TRI - MOUNTAIN . 7. On the arrival of Governor Winthrop , who continued from this ...
... established themselves there , and erected a few cottages . This was the commencement of BOSTON , which for a short time was denomi nated by the English TRI - MOUNTAIN . 7. On the arrival of Governor Winthrop , who continued from this ...
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Page 333 - He has constrained our fellow-citizens, taken captive on the high seas, to bear arms against their country, to become the executioners of their friends and brethren, or to fall themselves by their hands.
Page 208 - I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid, we shall succeed in this political building no better than the builders of Babel...
Page 208 - I have lived, sir, a long time ; and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, That God governs in the affairs of men ! And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, sir, in the Sacred Writings, that 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Page 198 - I consider it an indispensable duty to close this last act of my official life by commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God and those who have the superintendence of them to His holy keeping.
Page 216 - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 198 - We join you in commending the interests of our dearest country to the protection of Almighty God, beseeching him to dispose the hearts and minds of its citizens, to improve the opportunity afforded them of becoming a happy and respectable nation. And for you, we address to him our earnest prayers, that a life so beloved, may be fostered with all his care; that your days may be happy as they have been illustrious; and that he will finally give you that reward which this world cannot give.
Page 141 - They planted by your care ! No, your oppressions planted them in America. They fled from your tyranny to a then uncultivated and inhospitable country, where they exposed themselves to almost all the hardships to which human nature is liable; and among others, to the cruelties...
Page 198 - Filling a glass, he turned to them and said, "with a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you ; I most devoutly wish that your latter days may be as prosperous and happy, as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.
Page 208 - I therefore beg leave to move, that henceforth prayers, imploring the assistance of heaven, and its blessings on our deliberations, be held in this assembly every morning before we proceed to business...
Page 333 - Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people. He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions to cause others to be elected ; whereby the Legislative Powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise ; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.