History of the United States from the Discovery of the American Continent, Volume 2C.C. Little and J. Brown, 1844 |
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... principles that should prevail in the adminis- CHAP tration of the American colonies , always formed a dividing question between the political parties in Eng- 1660 land . The restoration of the legitimate dynasty was attended by a ...
... principles that should prevail in the adminis- CHAP tration of the American colonies , always formed a dividing question between the political parties in Eng- 1660 land . The restoration of the legitimate dynasty was attended by a ...
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... principle of the writ of habeas corpus was introduced ; and the kingdom of England was lifted out of the bondage of feudalism by a series of reforms , which were afterwards renewed , and which , when successfully imbodied among the ...
... principle of the writ of habeas corpus was introduced ; and the kingdom of England was lifted out of the bondage of feudalism by a series of reforms , which were afterwards renewed , and which , when successfully imbodied among the ...
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... principles of human action . The majority in parliament was become the despot of England ; and after one hundred and ... principle of equality . The majority was with the Presbyterians , who were elated with the sure hope of a triumph ...
... principles of human action . The majority in parliament was become the despot of England ; and after one hundred and ... principle of equality . The majority was with the Presbyterians , who were elated with the sure hope of a triumph ...
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... principles : monarchy , with Presbyterianism as the religion of state , was their purpose ; and they were at all times prepared to make peace with the king , if he would but consent to that revolution in the Church which would secure ...
... principles : monarchy , with Presbyterianism as the religion of state , was their purpose ; and they were at all times prepared to make peace with the king , if he would but consent to that revolution in the Church which would secure ...
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... principles of the Independents was Henry Vane ; but the acknowl- edged leader of the party was Oliver Cromwell . Was he sincere ? Or was he wholly a hypocrite ? It is difficult to disbelieve that his mind was honestly imbued with the ...
... principles of the Independents was Henry Vane ; but the acknowl- edged leader of the party was Oliver Cromwell . Was he sincere ? Or was he wholly a hypocrite ? It is difficult to disbelieve that his mind was honestly imbued with the ...
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Page 32 - 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 62 - ... do not actually disturb the civil peace of our said colony ; but that all and every person and persons may, from time to time, and at all times hereafter, freely and fully have...
Page 364 - I hope you will not be troubled at your change and the king's choice, for you are now fixed at the mercy of no governor that comes to make his fortune great ; you shall be governed by laws of your own making, and live a free, and, if you will, a sober and industrious people.
Page 368 - For their learning be liberal. Spare no cost; for by such parsimony all is lost that is saved: but let it be useful knowledge, such as is consistent with truth and godliness, not cherishing a vain conversation or idle mind, but ingenuity mixed with industry is good for the body and mind too.
Page 366 - ... care for men of the highest attainments, even more than the office of correcting evil-doers ; and, without imposing one uniform model on all the world, without denying that time, place, and emergencies may bring with them a necessity or an excuse for monarchical, or even aristocratical institutions, he believed " any government to be free to the people, where the laws rule, and the people are a party to the laws.
Page 363 - I have, and for my business here, know that after many waitings, watchings, solicitings and disputes in Council, this day my country was confirmed to me under the great seal of England...
Page 106 - Some in our house were fighting for their lives, others wallowing in blood, the house on fire over our heads, and the bloody heathen ready to knock us on the head if we stirred out Now might we hear mothers and children crying out for themselves and one another, Lord, what shall we do...
Page 59 - I give these books for the founding of a college in this colony.
Page 21 - Many more words I had with him; but people coming in, I drew a little back. As I was turning, he catched me by the hand, and with tears in his eyes said, 'Come again to my house; for if thou and I were but an hour of a day together, we should be nearer one to the other ;' adding, That he wished me no more ill than he did to his own soul.
Page 122 - Agent, quoted in the following words ; " they apprehended them to be an invasion of the rights, liberties and properties of the subjects of his Majesty, in the colony, they not being represented in Parliament...