History of the Colonization of the United States, Volume 1C.C. Little & J. Brown, 1841 |
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... Freedom , 81 77 Its written Constitution , 177 Sir Francis Wyatt , CHAPTER VIII . SLAVERY . DISSOLUTION OF THE LONDON COMPANY . 88 Virginia retains its Liberties , CHAPTER IX . RESTRICTIONS ON COLONIAL COMMERCE . 94 The Church in ...
... Freedom , 81 77 Its written Constitution , 177 Sir Francis Wyatt , CHAPTER VIII . SLAVERY . DISSOLUTION OF THE LONDON COMPANY . 88 Virginia retains its Liberties , CHAPTER IX . RESTRICTIONS ON COLONIAL COMMERCE . 94 The Church in ...
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... Freedom of Trade , 108 Progress of religious Liberty ,. 109 Universal Suffrage , 113 115 Discovery , Early Settlements , CHAPTER X. COLONIZATION OF MARYLAND . 111 | Jurisdiction of Maryland af- firmed , 112 Clayborne and his Monopoly ...
... Freedom of Trade , 108 Progress of religious Liberty ,. 109 Universal Suffrage , 113 115 Discovery , Early Settlements , CHAPTER X. COLONIZATION OF MARYLAND . 111 | Jurisdiction of Maryland af- firmed , 112 Clayborne and his Monopoly ...
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... Freedom of Worship , They form a Partnership , 147 Robinson's Farewell , 148 The Pilgrims at Delft - Haven ,. 148 They sail for America , . . 149 The Pilgrims at Cape Cod ,. 150 They form a Government , 150 • Weymouth Settlement ...
... Freedom of Worship , They form a Partnership , 147 Robinson's Farewell , 148 The Pilgrims at Delft - Haven ,. 148 They sail for America , . . 149 The Pilgrims at Cape Cod ,. 150 They form a Government , 150 • Weymouth Settlement ...
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... Freedom of Inquiry ,. 226 Laws against Irreligion and Its Legislation , 226 Sectarianism , 213 Its Benevolence , 227 Laws against Quakers , 219 Puritans in America , 227 Quakers persecuted ,. 219 Their Numbers , 228 Oliver Cromwell ...
... Freedom of Inquiry ,. 226 Laws against Irreligion and Its Legislation , 226 Sectarianism , 213 Its Benevolence , 227 Laws against Quakers , 219 Puritans in America , 227 Quakers persecuted ,. 219 Their Numbers , 228 Oliver Cromwell ...
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... Freedom , 314 307 Contests with the Indians , 308 Nathaniel Bacon ,. 308 A fixed Revenue to the Crown , 309 An irresponsible Judiciary , .. 309 Taxation by County Courts , 310 Law for Biennial Assemblies abrogated , Extravagant Wages of ...
... Freedom , 314 307 Contests with the Indians , 308 Nathaniel Bacon ,. 308 A fixed Revenue to the Crown , 309 An irresponsible Judiciary , .. 309 Taxation by County Courts , 310 Law for Biennial Assemblies abrogated , Extravagant Wages of ...
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Page 150 - 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, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission...
Page 150 - IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord King James, by the grace of God of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, king, defender of the faith, etc.
Page 122 - And whereas the enforcing of the conscience in matters of religion "—such was the sublime tenor of a part of the statute—" hath frequently fallen out to be of dangerous consequence in those commonwealths where it has been practised, and for the more quiet and peaceable government of this province, and the better to preserve mutual love and amity among the inhabitants, no person within this province, professing to believe in Jesus Christ, shall be any ways troubled, molested, or discountenanced,...
Page 150 - Having undertaken for the Glory of God. and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour 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 Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid...
Page 231 - Men whose life, learning, faith, and pure intent Would have been held in high esteem with Paul, Must now be named and printed heretics By shallow Edwards and Scotch What d'ye call.
Page 250 - That our royal will and pleasure is, that no person within the said colony, at any time hereafter, shall be any wise molested, punished, disquieted, or called in question, for any differences in opinion in matters of religion...
Page 281 - the Acts of Navigation were an invasion of the rights and privileges of the subjects of his majesty in the colony, they not being represented in parliament.
Page 175 - We here enjoy God and Jesus Christ," wrote Winthrop to his wife, whom pregnancy had detained in England, " and is not this enough ? I thank God I like so well to be here, as I do not repent my coming. I would not have altered my course, though I had foreseen all these afflictions. I never had more content of mind.
Page 222 - And it is further ordered, that where any town shall increase to the number of one hundred families or householders, they shall set up a grammar school, the master thereof being able to instruct youth so far as they may be fitted for the university...
Page 222 - ... to the end that learning may not be buried in the graves of our forefathers in church and commonwealth, the Lord assisting our endeavors.