The History of the United States of America: From the Discovery of the Continent to the Close of the Thirty-sixth CongressD. Appleton and Company, 1867 - 812 pages |
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... refused . The hostile Indians deceived the sentinels , and in the night set fire to the village and attacked the Span- iards , but after a severe contest they were repulsed . It was another dear victory to the invaders ; the little they ...
... refused . The hostile Indians deceived the sentinels , and in the night set fire to the village and attacked the Span- iards , but after a severe contest they were repulsed . It was another dear victory to the invaders ; the little they ...
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... refused to furnish the colony with provisions . Under the pretext of avoiding famine , these fellows of the baser sort asked permission of Laudonière to go to New Spain . He granted it , thinking it a happy riddance for himself and the ...
... refused to furnish the colony with provisions . Under the pretext of avoiding famine , these fellows of the baser sort asked permission of Laudonière to go to New Spain . He granted it , thinking it a happy riddance for himself and the ...
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... refused to assist in exploring the shores of the Chesapeake , and the colonists were compelled to remain on the Island of Roanoke . The scene of two failures was to be the witness of a third . The Indians were evidently hostile . The ...
... refused to assist in exploring the shores of the Chesapeake , and the colonists were compelled to remain on the Island of Roanoke . The scene of two failures was to be the witness of a third . The Indians were evidently hostile . The ...
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... refused to submit to the author- ity of Smith , the acting President , contending that there was no legalized government . But these men , who " would rule all or ruin all , " found in him a determined foe to dis- order and idleness ...
... refused to submit to the author- ity of Smith , the acting President , contending that there was no legalized government . But these men , who " would rule all or ruin all , " found in him a determined foe to dis- order and idleness ...
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... refused to acknowledge the pretensions of the king . For the maintenance of this belief they were 1558 . persecuted through a series of years : during the reign of Henry for not admitting his authority in spiritual matters ; during the ...
... refused to acknowledge the pretensions of the king . For the maintenance of this belief they were 1558 . persecuted through a series of years : during the reign of Henry for not admitting his authority in spiritual matters ; during the ...
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Page 517 - I consider it as an indispensable duty to close this last solemn 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 449 - I am not worth purchasing; but such as I am, the king of Great Britain is not rich enough to do it.
Page 288 - ... on many occasions has caused the blood of those sons of liberty...
Page 796 - That the maintenance of the principles promulgated in the Declaration of Independence and embodied in the Federal Constitution, " That all men are created equal ; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable...
Page 515 - 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 308 - Episcopalian as he is, Dr. Cooper himself never prayed with such fervor, such ardor, such earnestness and pathos, and in language so elegant and sublime — for America, for the Congress, for the province of Massachusetts Bay, and especially the town of Boston. It has had an excellent effect upon everybody here.
Page 67 - 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...
Page 521 - 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 310 - When your lordships look at the papers transmitted us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
Page 522 - there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in said Territory, otherwise than in the punishment of crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted...