A Political and Civil History of the United States of America: From the Year 1763 to the Close of the Administration of President Washington, in March, 1797: Including a Summary View of the Political and Civil State of the North American Colonies, Prior to that Period, Volume 1H. Howe and Durrie & Peck, 1828 - 528 pagina's |
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Pagina 11
... representatives of that province --- Disapproved by the ministry --- The house directed to rescind its vote --- Oth- er colonies required to disregard the circular of Massachusetts --- The house re- fuses to rescind --- Other colonies ...
... representatives of that province --- Disapproved by the ministry --- The house directed to rescind its vote --- Oth- er colonies required to disregard the circular of Massachusetts --- The house re- fuses to rescind --- Other colonies ...
Pagina 34
... Representatives was establish- ed , and Representatives elected from the several towns ; Plym- outh at first being allowed four , and the other towns two each . The number from Plymouth was afterwards reduced to two . ‡ * Morton's ...
... Representatives was establish- ed , and Representatives elected from the several towns ; Plym- outh at first being allowed four , and the other towns two each . The number from Plymouth was afterwards reduced to two . ‡ * Morton's ...
Pagina 44
... representatives to be chosen by those who had been admit- ted inhabitants of the town , and taken the oath of fidelity . Church membership , as in Massachusetts , was not a requisite qualification for a freeman . The general assembly ...
... representatives to be chosen by those who had been admit- ted inhabitants of the town , and taken the oath of fidelity . Church membership , as in Massachusetts , was not a requisite qualification for a freeman . The general assembly ...
Pagina 45
... representatives the lower house , each having a negative on the other . For many years the inhabitants on Connecticut river , like those of New Plymouth , had no right to the soil , except by purchase or conquest from the natives , or ...
... representatives the lower house , each having a negative on the other . For many years the inhabitants on Connecticut river , like those of New Plymouth , had no right to the soil , except by purchase or conquest from the natives , or ...
Pagina 46
... representatives from the towns were admitted in the general court , and the form of government became more as- simulated to that of Connecticut . A few towns only were set- tled under the jurisdiction of this colony , and in 1662 , the ...
... representatives from the towns were admitted in the general court , and the form of government became more as- simulated to that of Connecticut . A few towns only were set- tled under the jurisdiction of this colony , and in 1662 , the ...
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A Political and Civil History of the United States of America ..., Volume 1 Timothy Pitkin Volledige weergave - 1828 |
A Political and Civil History of the United States of America ..., Volume 1 Timothy Pitkin Volledige weergave - 1828 |
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Pagina 457 - Britain ; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the Advice and Consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons of Great Britain, in Parliament assembled, had, hath, and of right ought to have, full Power and Authority to make Laws and Statutes of sufficient Force and Validity to bind the Colonies and People of America, Subjects of the Crown of Great Britain, in all cases whatsoever.
Pagina 367 - 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.
Pagina 33 - 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, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic...
Pagina 177 - ... may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it...
Pagina 286 - But, from the necessity of the case, and a regard to the mutual interest of both countries, we cheerfully consent to the operation of such acts of the British parliament, as are bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of taxation internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America,...
Pagina 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.
Pagina 208 - America is obstinate; America is almost in open rebellion. I rejoice that America has resisted. Three millions of people, so dead to all the feelings of liberty as voluntarily to submit to be slaves, would have been fit instruments to make slaves of the rest.
Pagina 463 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Pagina 423 - Whereas, we all came into these parts of America, with one and the same end and aim, namely, to advance the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to enjoy the liberties of the Gospel in purity with peace...
Pagina 285 - That the inhabitants of the English colonies in North America, by the immutable laws of nature, the principles of the English Constitution, and the several charters or compacts, have the following rights : Resolved, NCD 1.