The Growth of the United StatesH. Holt, 1925 - 862 pages |
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... governor of lands that he might find . If he achieved the success which he wanted , he was to have one tenth of all precious metal secured . Not a bad bargain , provided he could actually reach the Indies . But neither the first , nor ...
... governor of lands that he might find . If he achieved the success which he wanted , he was to have one tenth of all precious metal secured . Not a bad bargain , provided he could actually reach the Indies . But neither the first , nor ...
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... governor , appointed by the Council in England . The charter was so drawn that the Treasurer could act as the real executive head of both Council and colony . In 1611 , on the strength of this charter , the Council placed the colony ...
... governor , appointed by the Council in England . The charter was so drawn that the Treasurer could act as the real executive head of both Council and colony . In 1611 , on the strength of this charter , the Council placed the colony ...
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... 1619 , under Sandys's direction , the Company authorized the governor of the colony to call a general assembly , which should include representatives from the various subdivisions of the colony . 80 VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND.
... 1619 , under Sandys's direction , the Company authorized the governor of the colony to call a general assembly , which should include representatives from the various subdivisions of the colony . 80 VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND.
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... governor , once a year . All of its actions were subject to the governor's veto , laws passed must be in harmony with the laws of England , and no measure enacted by it could go into effect until approved by the Company in England ...
... governor , once a year . All of its actions were subject to the governor's veto , laws passed must be in harmony with the laws of England , and no measure enacted by it could go into effect until approved by the Company in England ...
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... governor and Council were appointed by the king ; the House of Burgesses was left untouched . This arrangement seemed to be thoroughly logical and sensible . There were two parties concerned in the government : the king , whose ...
... governor and Council were appointed by the king ; the House of Burgesses was left untouched . This arrangement seemed to be thoroughly logical and sensible . There were two parties concerned in the government : the king , whose ...
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Page 234 - States, to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the union...
Page 409 - The cup of forbearance had been exhausted, even before the recent information from the frontier of the Del Norte. But now, after reiterated menaces, Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory, and shed American blood upon the American soil.
Page 69 - I choose to solve the controversy with this small distinction, and it belongs to all three: any government is free to the people under it (whatever be the frame) where the laws rule and the people are a party to those laws, and more than this is tyranny, oligarchy, or confusion.
Page 655 - Today the United States is practically sovereign on this continent, and its fiat is law upon the subjects to which it confines its interposition.
Page 645 - European conditions. The fruits of the toil of millions are boldly stolen to build up colossal fortunes for a few, unprecedented in the history of mankind; and the possessors of these, in turn despise the Republic and endanger liberty. From the same prolific womb of governmental injustice we breed the two great classes — tramps and millionaires.
Page 523 - It would be superfluous in me to point out to your lordship that this is war.
Page 475 - I now reiterate these sentiments ; and in doing so I only press upon the public attention the most conclusive evidence of which the case is susceptible, that the property, peace, and security of no section are to be in anywise endangered by the now incoming administration.
Page 391 - I will be as harsh as truth, and as uncompromising as justice. On this subject I do not wish to think, or speak, or write, with moderation.
Page 645 - The conditions which surround us best justify our cooperation: we meet in the midst of a nation brought to the verge of moral, political, and material ruin.
Page 475 - I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists. I believe I have no lawful right to do so; and I have no inclination to do so.