History of the Late War Between Great Britain and the United States of America: With a Retrospective View of the Causes ... to which is Added an Appendix, Containing Public Documents &c., Relating to the SubjectT. Sewell, 1832 - 300 страница |
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... four years immediately preceding the declaration of war against Great Britain , are well aware of the grounds on which this opinion is formed ; and a very singular inquiry thus suggests itself , how it should have happened , that the ...
... four years immediately preceding the declaration of war against Great Britain , are well aware of the grounds on which this opinion is formed ; and a very singular inquiry thus suggests itself , how it should have happened , that the ...
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... four American seamen in the Viola , he received an imperfect answer only on the 6th of December , which noticed the letter so far as it rela- ted to the blockade , but said nothing at all on the subject of the impressment . That the ...
... four American seamen in the Viola , he received an imperfect answer only on the 6th of December , which noticed the letter so far as it rela- ted to the blockade , but said nothing at all on the subject of the impressment . That the ...
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... four weeks , the poor had actually increased to four times their number . These proofs of distress exhibit a fearful and appalling state of affairs , and cannot be met by referring to the custom - house books , whatever may be the ...
... four weeks , the poor had actually increased to four times their number . These proofs of distress exhibit a fearful and appalling state of affairs , and cannot be met by referring to the custom - house books , whatever may be the ...
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... four millions and a half , and in the year following it was about the same , but in 1809 it rose to upwards of fifty millions ; in 1810 it fell to about forty - six millions , lea- ving an immense increase since the year 1807 , the year ...
... four millions and a half , and in the year following it was about the same , but in 1809 it rose to upwards of fifty millions ; in 1810 it fell to about forty - six millions , lea- ving an immense increase since the year 1807 , the year ...
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... four days , that the present government , consi- dering themselves as a government , had deliberated upon the subject . On the face of this instrument , however , he had no difficulty in repeating that it appeared insufficient , and was ...
... four days , that the present government , consi- dering themselves as a government , had deliberated upon the subject . On the face of this instrument , however , he had no difficulty in repeating that it appeared insufficient , and was ...
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Страница 269 - And whereas the Senate of the United States have approved of the said arrangement and recommended that it should be carried into effect, the same having also received the sanction of 'His Royal Highness, the Prince Regent, acting in the name and on the behalf of His...
Страница 269 - States-General, and bring the same to judgment in any of the Courts of Admiralty within his Majesty's dominions. And to that end, his Majesty's Advocate-General, with the Advocate of...
Страница 267 - That War be, and the same is hereby declared to exist between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and the dependencies thereof, and the United States of America and their territories...
Страница 103 - After thirty years of peace and prosperity the United States have been driven to arms. The injuries and aggressions, the insults and indignities of Great Britain have once more left them no alternative but manly resistance, or unconditional submission.
Страница 293 - To see the whole of our men flushed with the hope of victory, eagerly awaiting the approaching contest, to see them afterwards dispirited, hopeless, and desponding, at least 500 shedding tears because they were not allowed to meet their country's foe and to fight their country's battles...
Страница 288 - ... completed, it was unanimously agreed to make an immediate attempt to accomplish the object of the expedition. If by waiting two days we could have the service of our heavy artillery, it was agreed to wait; if not, it was determined to go without it and attempt the place by storm.
Страница 291 - British officer rode up to enquire the cause. A communication passed between the commanding generals, which ended in the capitulation submitted to you. In entering into this capitulation, the general took counsel from his own feelings only. Not an officer was consulted. Not one anticipated a surrender till he saw the white flag displayed. Even the women were indignant at so shameful a degradation of the American character, and all felt as they should have felt, but he who held in his hands the reins...
Страница 104 - I promise you protection to your persons, property, and rights ; remain at your homes ; pursue your peaceful and customary avocations ; raise not your hands against your brethren. — Many of your fathers fought for the freedom and independence we now enjoy.
Страница 104 - Being children, therefore, of the same family with us, and heirs to the same heritage, the arrival of an army of friends must be hailed by you with a cordial welcome. You will be emancipated from tyranny and oppression, and restored to the dignified station of freemen.
Страница 165 - ... that it is waged not in violation of the rights of others, but in the maintenance of our own; that it was preceded by a patience without example under wrongs accumulating without end, and that it was finally not declared until every hope of averting it was extinguished by the transfer of the British...