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The tobacco and cocoa of Venezuela , is transported to Vera Cruz ; Paraguay
supplies Chili and Peru with its celebrated herb ; Chili furnishes wheat for Peru ,
while the trade of La Plata consists in animals , and some kinds of coarse cotton ...
The tobacco and cocoa of Venezuela , is transported to Vera Cruz ; Paraguay
supplies Chili and Peru with its celebrated herb ; Chili furnishes wheat for Peru ,
while the trade of La Plata consists in animals , and some kinds of coarse cotton ...
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He gave us to understand tbat a very considerable Spanish force from Peru had
taken possession of T ' alcahuana in Chili , and that a second struggle would
ensue between St . Martin and the much more powerful force , than that which he
...
He gave us to understand tbat a very considerable Spanish force from Peru had
taken possession of T ' alcahuana in Chili , and that a second struggle would
ensue between St . Martin and the much more powerful force , than that which he
...
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From this , it was natural for me to infer , that he had already endeavored to excite
his partisans in Chili to raise the stand . ard of civil war ; but that on the approach
of a new danger from the common enemy , he had resolved to postpone his ...
From this , it was natural for me to infer , that he had already endeavored to excite
his partisans in Chili to raise the stand . ard of civil war ; but that on the approach
of a new danger from the common enemy , he had resolved to postpone his ...
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... and that he would certainly be cut off and destroyed ; but when news had
arrived of his success , his rage and disappointment knew no bounds ; he called
San Martin a scoundrel , and talked of his ambitious designs on the liberties of
Chili .
... and that he would certainly be cut off and destroyed ; but when news had
arrived of his success , his rage and disappointment knew no bounds ; he called
San Martin a scoundrel , and talked of his ambitious designs on the liberties of
Chili .
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The victories of Chacabuco and Maipu , achieved by the arms of Chili and
Buenos Ayres , have produced and confirmed a similar declaration of
independence by the people of Chili , which is also annexed , ( Appendix C . )
and cemented the ...
The victories of Chacabuco and Maipu , achieved by the arms of Chili and
Buenos Ayres , have produced and confirmed a similar declaration of
independence by the people of Chili , which is also annexed , ( Appendix C . )
and cemented the ...
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appearance Artigas authority better Brazil Buenos Ayres called carried cause character chief Chili circumstance civil classes climate coast colonies command commerce common congress considerable considered continually duty effect Entre Rios equal established Europe European exception expected fact force furnish give greater habits head hundred idea important independence Indians Indies inhabitants interest kind king known land least less manner means miles mind mines Monte Video mountains native nature object observed officers Oriental passed persons Peru plains Plata political population Portuguese possession present principal probably produce provinces received respect river scarcely seemed seen ship side situation South America Spain Spaniards Spanish supply taken thing thought thousand tion town trade United vessels whole
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Страница ii - In conformity to the act of the Congress of the United States, entitled, « An act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned.
Страница xiv - Wha will be a traitor knave? Wha can fill a coward's grave? Wha sae base as be a slave? Let him turn and flee! Wha for Scotland's king and law Freedom's sword will strongly draw, Freeman stand or freeman fa', Let him follow me!
Страница 332 - It is not very unusual for the same countryman, who, a few years ago, never troubled himself about anything beyond the narrow circle of his domestic concerns, to purchase a newspaper on coming to town, as a matter of course, and, if unable to read, to request the first one he meets to do him that favor.
Страница 333 - There was at one time a positive law passed, forbidding any one to become a monk or a nun ; but they were obliged to repeal it, and it was afterwards passed with some modifications. The restrictions substituted, aided by public opinion, have nearly produced the desired effect. Few of the youth of the country apply themselves to the study of theology, since other occupations, much more tempting to their ambition, have been opened to their choice.
Страница 325 - Brazils, they receive sugar, coffee, cotton, and rum. From the north of Europe they receive steel and iron, and from France a number of articles of its manufacture. Their foreign commerce is principally carried on by British capitalists, though there are some Americans, a few French, and other foreign merchants, also settled at Buenos Ayres; they are all placed, I believe, on the same footing of equality.
Страница 327 - Mr. Tagle expressed himself perfectly satisfied, and he disclaimed for his government, any privity or participation in the lodgments made at those places, by persons acting in the name of the patriots of South America. In reference to the acts of...
Страница 321 - The inhabitants of this place appear to be an amiable, and interesting people. They are considered brave and humane, possessing intelligence, capable of great exertions and perseverance, and manifesting a cheerful devotion to the cause of freedom and independence.
Страница 327 - ... redress the injured individuals. He professed his readiness to adopt any measures that would more effectually prevent a recurrence of such acts, in which he expressed his belief that the privateers of Buenos Ayres had rarely participated, though the character of the government had suffered from the conduct of others. He stated that they had on one occasion sent out some of their public vessels to examine all cruisers wearing the Buenos Ayrean flag, to see that they were lawfully commissioned,...
Страница 189 - ... Midshipman Baldwin, all behaved well, and gave evidence of their making valuable officers. The Saratoga was twice set on fire by hot shot from the enemy's ship. I close, sir, this communication with feelings of gratitude for the able support I received from every officer and man attached to the squadron which I have the honor to command. I have the honor to be, With great respect, sir, Your most obedient servant, T.
Страница 346 - ... it would not be adopted, upon the ground that it was not so well calculated as a national government, to provide for the common defence, the great object now in view. The same general reason may be urged perhaps, for giving to the latter, should it be adopted, less of a republican character than probably would have been given to it, in more quiet and peaceful times. There is danger too, as the power of forming and adopting the constitution is placed in the hands...
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| Наслов | Voyage to South America: Performed by Order of the American Government, in the Years 1817 and 1818, in the Frigate Congress, Том 1 Том 1 књиге Voyage to South America, Henry Marie Brackenridge Voyage to South America: Performed by Order of the American Government, in the Years 1817 and 1818, in the Frigate Congress, United States. Commission to Investigate the Spanish Provinces of South America |
| Аутор | Henry Marie Brackenridge |
| Сарадник | United States. Commission to Investigate the Spanish Provinces of South America |
| Издавач | author, John D. Toy, printer, 1819 |
| Оригинал из | Универзитет Оксфорд |
| Дигитализовано | 5 дец 2007 |
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