The Declaration of Independence, Or, Notes on Lord Mahon's History of the American Declaration of IndependenceG. Willis, 1855 - 66 страница |
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... Journal of the Convention . Lord Mahon found it in the American Archives ( vol . vi . p . 1537 ) , where it is given in a note . The Declaration was adopted on the 12th of June ; this he found also in the same volume ( p . 1561 ) , in ...
... Journal of the Convention . Lord Mahon found it in the American Archives ( vol . vi . p . 1537 ) , where it is given in a note . The Declaration was adopted on the 12th of June ; this he found also in the same volume ( p . 1561 ) , in ...
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... journal of one who was present on the 20th of August— The Louisburg grenadiers began their march down the main land of Quebec , in order to burn and destroy all the houses on that side . On the 24th they were attacked by a party of ...
... journal of one who was present on the 20th of August— The Louisburg grenadiers began their march down the main land of Quebec , in order to burn and destroy all the houses on that side . On the 24th they were attacked by a party of ...
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... Journal . Though the Assembly did not use the word " independence , " yet it distinctly authorized the delegates to join with the others in a vote for independence . The resolution of Congress , of the 10th of May , with the preamble ...
... Journal . Though the Assembly did not use the word " independence , " yet it distinctly authorized the delegates to join with the others in a vote for independence . The resolution of Congress , of the 10th of May , with the preamble ...
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... Journal of Congress- an alteration entirely unnecessary if he meant it for a change of words only ; for it was just as easy to give the words of the record as to substitute others of his own . But , as he is careful to show a want of ...
... Journal of Congress- an alteration entirely unnecessary if he meant it for a change of words only ; for it was just as easy to give the words of the record as to substitute others of his own . But , as he is careful to show a want of ...
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... Journals of Con- gress ; but , plain as it is , the strikingly ingenious ob- scurity of his narrative , in which he lost sight of the Resolution after his first mention of it , leaves his reader in total darkness as to what became of it ...
... Journals of Con- gress ; but , plain as it is , the strikingly ingenious ob- scurity of his narrative , in which he lost sight of the Resolution after his first mention of it , leaves his reader in total darkness as to what became of it ...
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Страница 34 - DO, in the name and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies, are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved...
Страница 24 - That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the united colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established to adopt such government as shall, in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Страница 46 - ... to the satisfaction of a majority of any such committee, that any person within the limits of their appointment has violated this association, that such majority do forthwith cause the truth of the case to be published in the Gazette, to the end that all such foes to the rights of British America may be publicly known, and universally contemned as the enemies of American liberty ; and thenceforth we respectively will break off" all dealings with him or her.
Страница 60 - Resolved, That copies of the Declaration be sent to the several assemblies, conventions, and committees, or councils of safety, and to the several commanding officers of the continental troops : that it be proclaimed in each of the United States, and at the head of the army.
Страница 45 - ... association, and when it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of a majority of any such committee, that any person within the limits of their appointment has violated this association, that such majority do forthwith cause the truth of the case to be published in the gazette, to the end that all such foes to the rights of British America may be publicly known and universally condemned as the enemies of American liberty, and henceforth we respectively will break off all dealings with him...
Страница 24 - WHEREAS, his Britannic majesty, in conjunction with the lords and commons of Great Britain, has, by a late act of parliament, excluded the inhabitants of these united colonies from the protection of his crown. AND WHEREAS, no answer whatever to the humble petitions of the colonies for redress of grievances and reconciliation with Great Britain, has been, or is likely to be given, but the whole force of that kingdom, aided by foreign mercenaries, is to be exerted for the destruction of the good people...
Страница 65 - That an authenticated copy of the Declaration of Independency, with the names of the Members of Congress subscribing the same, be sent to each of the United States, and that they be desired to have the same put on record. By order of Congress. JOHN HANCOCK, President.
Страница 43 - That we will neither import, nor purchase any slave imported after the first day of December next; after which time we will wholly discontinue the slave trade, and will neither be concerned in it ourselves nor will we hire our vessels, nor sell our commodities or manufactures to those who are concerned in it.
Страница 21 - That no man, or set of men, are entitled to exclusive or separate emoluments or privileges from the community, but in consideration of public services; which not being descendible, neither ought the offices of Magistrate, Legislator, or Judge, to be hereditary.
Страница 58 - The second * day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epocha in the history of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to' be commemorated as the day of deliverance, by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations, from one end of this continent to the other, from this time forward forevermore.