Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1902: Based Upon the Plan of Benson John Lossing ...Harper, 1902 |
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... military or naval officer to win dis- tinction as an historical writer . His theme in all his books is the Sea Power , the strength of the naval country : to impress that power on the reader he masses his argument and illustrations ...
... military or naval officer to win dis- tinction as an historical writer . His theme in all his books is the Sea Power , the strength of the naval country : to impress that power on the reader he masses his argument and illustrations ...
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... military en- gineer ; born in Beverly , Mass . , Aug. 13 , 1831. He was graduated at the United commanded the Macedonian , and later was appointed flag - officer of the squadron . He died in Hong - Kong , China , Dec. 14 , 1855 . Abbott ...
... military en- gineer ; born in Beverly , Mass . , Aug. 13 , 1831. He was graduated at the United commanded the Macedonian , and later was appointed flag - officer of the squadron . He died in Hong - Kong , China , Dec. 14 , 1855 . Abbott ...
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... military officer ; tal in the War of 1812 , and in 1814. sumed the command . In July , 1758 , he attacked TICONDEROGA ( q . v . ) with a large force , but was repulsed with a loss of about 2,000 men . He was succeeded by General Amherst ...
... military officer ; tal in the War of 1812 , and in 1814. sumed the command . In July , 1758 , he attacked TICONDEROGA ( q . v . ) with a large force , but was repulsed with a loss of about 2,000 men . He was succeeded by General Amherst ...
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... military officer ; born in Brest , France , in January , 1730 ; came to America with the rank of colonel during the ... Army of the North ; and in 1807 became governor of Brest with the rank of lieu- tenant - general . He supported ...
... military officer ; born in Brest , France , in January , 1730 ; came to America with the rank of colonel during the ... Army of the North ; and in 1807 became governor of Brest with the rank of lieu- tenant - general . He supported ...
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... MILITARY . See MILITARY ACADEMY . your treasures to the flames than , at the ... officers aided the priests in foment- bastian Cabot in 1498 , but the first ... officers were authorized to tages sixteen years before the Pilgrims ...
... MILITARY . See MILITARY ACADEMY . your treasures to the flames than , at the ... officers aided the priests in foment- bastian Cabot in 1498 , but the first ... officers were authorized to tages sixteen years before the Pilgrims ...
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Page 345 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of parliament, is against law.
Page 42 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers.
Page 459 - England too was formed from her cradle under the nursing care of regular government. But the dissenting interests have sprung up in direct opposition to all the ordinary powers of the world ; and could justify that opposition only on a strong claim to natural liberty. Their very existence depended on the powerful and unremitted assertion of that claim. All protestantism, even the most cold and passive, is a sort of dissent. But the religion most prevalent in our northern colonies is a refinement...
Page 207 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those I doubt not they will discharge, and that is all I desire.
Page 464 - But let us suppose all these moral difficulties got over. The ocean remains. You cannot pump this dry ; and as long as it continues in its present bed, so long all the causes which weaken authority by distance will continue. " Ye gods, annihilate but space and time, and make two lovers happy...
Page 465 - If then, the removal of the causes of this spirit of American liberty be, for the greater part, or rather entirely, impracticable ; if the ideas of criminal process be inapplicable, or, if applicable, are in the highest degree inexpedient, what way yet remains? No way is open but the third and last — to comply with the American spirit as necessary, or, if you please, to submit to it as a necessary evil.
Page 456 - Young man, there is America — which at this day serves for little more than to amuse you with stories of savage men, and uncouth manners ; yet shall, before you taste of death, shew itself equal to the whole of that commerce which now attracts the envy of the world.
Page 33 - You will think me transported with enthusiasm, but I am not. I am well aware of the toil, and blood, and treasure, that it will cost us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet, through all the gloom, I can see the rays of ravishing light and glory.
Page 346 - Westminster do resolve, that William and Mary, prince and princess of Orange, be and be declared king and queen of England, France and Ireland and the dominions thereunto belonging...
Page 344 - And whereas of late years, partial, corrupt, and unqualified persons have been returned and served on juries in trials, and particularly divers jurors in trials for high treason, which were not freeholders. 10. And excessive bail hath been required of persons committed in criminal cases, to elude the benefit of the laws made for the liberty of the subjects. 1 1 . And excessive fines have been imposed; and illegal and cruel punishments inflicted.