American Annual Register, Volume 1Joseph Blunt W. Jackson, 1827 |
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... Adams and Jefferson . The interest , however , which was derived from a recurrence to past events , was soon absorbed in the important occurrences that were crowded within the year . Although the revolution , which was to produce an ...
... Adams and Jefferson . The interest , however , which was derived from a recurrence to past events , was soon absorbed in the important occurrences that were crowded within the year . Although the revolution , which was to produce an ...
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... Adams , who , from his earliest youth , aimed at indepen- dence , as the right of the colonies , and whose resolute and single- hearted devotion to that cause , made him emphatically the master- spirit of the revolution . He now , in ...
... Adams , who , from his earliest youth , aimed at indepen- dence , as the right of the colonies , and whose resolute and single- hearted devotion to that cause , made him emphatically the master- spirit of the revolution . He now , in ...
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... Adams then with dignity , but with evident emotion , addressed him in the following terms : - " General LA FAYETTE : It has been the good fortune of many of my fellow - citizens , during the course of the year now elapsed , upon your ...
... Adams then with dignity , but with evident emotion , addressed him in the following terms : - " General LA FAYETTE : It has been the good fortune of many of my fellow - citizens , during the course of the year now elapsed , upon your ...
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... ADAMS and JEFFERSON , departed this life . There was something in this co- incidence , which made the deepest impression on the public mind . These extraordinary men had , in the morning of their lives , with kindred feelings , engaged ...
... ADAMS and JEFFERSON , departed this life . There was something in this co- incidence , which made the deepest impression on the public mind . These extraordinary men had , in the morning of their lives , with kindred feelings , engaged ...
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... Adams , was sworn into office by the Chief Justice of the United States , ( John Marshall , ) in the hall of the house of representatives . A large con- course of distinguished strangers and citizens attended to witness the cere- mony ...
... Adams , was sworn into office by the Chief Justice of the United States , ( John Marshall , ) in the hall of the house of representatives . A large con- course of distinguished strangers and citizens attended to witness the cere- mony ...
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Page 58 - In the wars of the European powers, in matters relating to themselves, we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do.
Page 54 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 4 - Confederates, although the whole lading or any Part thereof should appertain to the Enemies of either, contraband Goods being always excepted. It is also agreed in like manner that the same Liberty be extended to Persons, who are on board a free Ship, with this Effect, that although they be Enemies to both or either Party, they are not to be taken out of that free Ship, unless they are Soldiers and in actual Service of the Enemies.
Page 57 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Page 44 - Contracting parties, although the whole lading or any part thereof should appertain to the enemies of either, Contraband goods being always excepted. It is also agreed in like manner that the same liberty be extended to persons who are on board a free ship, with this effect that...
Page 45 - And whereas it is just and reasonable, and essential to our interest, and the security of our colonies, that the several nations or tribes of Indians with whom we are connected, and •who live under our protection, should not be molested or disturbed in the possession of such parts of our dominions and territories as, not having been ceded to, or purchased by us, are reserved to them, or any of them, as their hunting grounds...
Page 43 - Citizens of the other party, shall succeed to their said personal goods, whether by testament or ab intestato, and they may take possession thereof, either by themselves or others acting for them, and dispose of the same at their will, paying such dues only as the inhabitants of the Country wherein the said goods are, shall be subject to pay in like cases...
Page 59 - They which builded on the wall, and they that bare burdens, with those that laded, every one with one of his hands wrought in the work, and with the other hand held a weapon.
Page 43 - ... the other, transient or dwelling therein, leaving open and free to them the tribunals of justice for their judicial recourse, on the same terms which are usual and customary with the natives or citizens of the country...
Page 177 - The right of a citizen of one state to pass through, or to reside in any other state, for purposes of trade, agriculture, professional pursuits, or otherwise...