American Annals: Or, a Chronological History of America, from Its Discovery in MCCCCXCII to MDCCCVI, Volume 2W. Hilliard, 1805 - America |
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... France , the effects of which were perpetually dread- ed , and , at the same time , had incurred a heavy debt . The old charter was gone ; and what evils would be introduced by the new , which was very re- luctantly received by many ...
... France , the effects of which were perpetually dread- ed , and , at the same time , had incurred a heavy debt . The old charter was gone ; and what evils would be introduced by the new , which was very re- luctantly received by many ...
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... France , i . 557 . 2 Mather Magnal . book ii . 55 , 56 . 3 Adams N. Eng . 155. Trumbull , i . 407 . 4 Smith N. York , 79 , 80 . 5 Univ . Hist . xl . 471 , 472. Brit . Emp . iii . 6 , 13 ious memory in New England , arrived in that 12 ...
... France , i . 557 . 2 Mather Magnal . book ii . 55 , 56 . 3 Adams N. Eng . 155. Trumbull , i . 407 . 4 Smith N. York , 79 , 80 . 5 Univ . Hist . xl . 471 , 472. Brit . Emp . iii . 6 , 13 ious memory in New England , arrived in that 12 ...
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... France , ii . 145. ] is exaggerated . 2 Decanesora had for many years the greatest reputation among the Five Nations , for speaking ; and was generally employed as their speaker , in their negotiations both with French and English ...
... France , ii . 145. ] is exaggerated . 2 Decanesora had for many years the greatest reputation among the Five Nations , for speaking ; and was generally employed as their speaker , in their negotiations both with French and English ...
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... France , ii . 148 . 2 Proud , i . 397. In addition to good natural parts , he made considera ble acquirements in knowledge , having completed at Oxford an education , which had been begun at the best schools . His disposition was ...
... France , ii . 148 . 2 Proud , i . 397. In addition to good natural parts , he made considera ble acquirements in knowledge , having completed at Oxford an education , which had been begun at the best schools . His disposition was ...
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... France , ii . 160. It appears , that the expedition of Pemaquid was to be at the expense of the king , and the two others at the expense of the Company of the North . Ibid . Pemaquid fort was consi- dered as controuling all Acadie ...
... France , ii . 160. It appears , that the expedition of Pemaquid was to be at the expense of the king , and the two others at the expense of the Company of the North . Ibid . Pemaquid fort was consi- dered as controuling all Acadie ...
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Page 72 - We agree also that the heads of agreement assented to by the united ministers, formerly called presbyterian and congregational, be observed by the churches throughout this colony.
Page 278 - At the same time let the sovereign authority of this country over the colonies be asserted in as strong terms as can be devised, and be made to extend to every point of legislation whatsoever. That we may bind their trade, confine their manufactures, and exercise every power whatsoever, except that of taking their money out of their pockets without their consent.
Page 395 - Neither of the two parties shall conclude either truce or peace with Great Britain without the formal consent of the other first obtained; and they mutually engage not to lay down their arms until the independence of the United States shall have been formally or tacitly assured by the treaty or treaties that shall terminate the war.
Page 313 - Also that the keeping a standing army in several of these colonies, in time of peace, without the consent of the legislature of that colony in which such army is kept, is against law.
Page 313 - Also the act passed in the same session for establishing the Roman Catholic religion, in the province of Quebec, abolishing the equitable system of English laws, and erecting a tyranny there, to the great danger, (from so total a dissimilarity of religion, law and government) of the neighbouring British colonies, by the assistance of whose blood and treasure the said country was conquered from France.
Page 366 - As the divisions had nearly the same distance to march, I ordered each of them, immediately upon forcing the out-guards, to push directly into the town, that they might charge the enemy before they had time to form. The upper...
Page 259 - ... subjects of Great Britain as to those of France, in its whole breadth and length, from its source to the sea, and expressly that part which is between the said island of New Orleans and the right bank of that river, as well as the passage both in and out of its mouth: It is further stipulated, that the vessels belonging to the subjects of either nation shall not be stopped, visited, or subjected to the payment of any duty whatsoever.
Page 261 - The Government of Quebec bounded on the Labrador coast by the River St John, and from thence by a line drawn from the head of that river through the Lake St.
Page 2 - BBOWN, of the said district, hath deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as author, in the words following, to wit : " Sertorius : or, the Roman Patriot.
Page 152 - Carolinean troops, enfeebled by the heat, dispirited by sickness, and fatigued by fruitless efforts, marched away in large bodies.