Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Volumul 3R. W. Pomeroy, 1823 - 302 pagini |
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... appeared desirous of public honours . Those which the state could con- fer , he always might readily have obtained . When the battalion of artillery , in which he always served , was constituted a regiment , he was immediately elected ...
... appeared desirous of public honours . Those which the state could con- fer , he always might readily have obtained . When the battalion of artillery , in which he always served , was constituted a regiment , he was immediately elected ...
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... appeared to himself to be longer than it was , according to the usual estimate . Being latterly afflicted with gout , his gait was infirm , and he walked with a cane : be- fore he was debilitated by this disease , his step was steady ...
... appeared to himself to be longer than it was , according to the usual estimate . Being latterly afflicted with gout , his gait was infirm , and he walked with a cane : be- fore he was debilitated by this disease , his step was steady ...
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... appeared before him than the practice of physic , under any circumstances , could afford ; but it was materially magnified when contrasted with the confined nature of his situation in Sunbury . The enthusiasm which now impelled him to ...
... appeared before him than the practice of physic , under any circumstances , could afford ; but it was materially magnified when contrasted with the confined nature of his situation in Sunbury . The enthusiasm which now impelled him to ...
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... appearance as a national legislator . But the abandonment of his profession , the devo- tion of his time , and the deprivation of domestic en- joyment , were not the only sacrifices that were made by Mr. Hall at that eventful period ...
... appearance as a national legislator . But the abandonment of his profession , the devo- tion of his time , and the deprivation of domestic en- joyment , were not the only sacrifices that were made by Mr. Hall at that eventful period ...
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... appeared to me remarkably handsome . " Mr. Stockton was forcibly impressed with the ge- neral ignorance prevalent in Great Britain in relation to the American character and people , which was observable among all classes of society ...
... appeared to me remarkably handsome . " Mr. Stockton was forcibly impressed with the ge- neral ignorance prevalent in Great Britain in relation to the American character and people , which was observable among all classes of society ...
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adopted ALPHEUS FELCH American appeared appointed army assembly attention Britain British ministry British parliament Button Gwinnett cause character Charleston charter circumstances citizens civil claims colonies colonists commencement committee common conduct congress Connecticut considered constitution contest continental congress convention council court Declaration of Independence delegates distinguished Doctor Bartlett duties early EDWARD RUTLEDGE elected eloquence eminent England excited exertions extensive favour freemen friends gentlemen Georgia governor Gwinnett honourable important interest John JOSIAH BARTLETT judge justice lands legislature liberty Livingston Lyman Hall M'Intosh manner measures ment mind mother country neral never opinion parish parliament party patriotism Pennsylvania period Philip Livingston political possessed present principles profession province racter representative resided resolution respect Roger Sherman Roger Wolcott Rutledge seat sentiments Sherman South Carolina spirit station Stockton talents tion town unanimously United virtues vote Wolcott York
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Pagina 4 - An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned." And also to the act, entitled " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, " An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of maps, charts, and books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies during the time therein mentioned," and extending the benefits thereof to the arts of designing, engraving, and...
Pagina 4 - An act for the encouragement of learning, hy securing the copies of Maps, Charts and Books to the Authors and Proprietors of such Copies, during the times therein mentioned," and extending the benefits thereof to the Arts of Designing, Engraving, and Etching Historical and other Prints.
Pagina 4 - IDE, of the said District, hath deposited in this office, the title of a book, the right whereof he claims as proprietor, in the words following, to wit : " Inductive Grammar, designed for beginners.
Pagina 163 - Continent, to consult together on the present Circumstances of the Colonies, and the Difficulties to which they are and must be reduced, by the Operation of the Acts of Parliament for levying Duties and Taxes on the Colonies, and to consider of a general and united, dutiful, loyal and humble Representation of their Condition to His Majesty and the Parliament; and to implore Relief.
Pagina 97 - This cardinal, Though from an humble stock, undoubtedly Was fashion'd to much honour. From his cradle He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one; Exceeding wise, fair spoken, and persuading : Lofty and sour to them that loved him not; But, to those men that sought him, sweet as summer...
Pagina 251 - He could not reconcile himself to the insertion of human beings as an article of duty, among goods, wares, and merchandise. He hoped it would be withdrawn for the present, and taken up hereafter as an independent subject.
Pagina 162 - Hemp, still hoping that a Stop may be put to those Measures which if carried into Execution, will oblige us to think, that nothing but extreme Poverty can preserve us from the most insupportable Bondage.
Pagina 245 - To make laws binding on the People of the United States in all cases which may concern the common interests of the Union: but not to interfere with the government of the individual States in any matters of internal police which respect the government of such States only, and wherein the general welfare of the United States is not concerned.
Pagina 244 - It also appears from the answer, and which facts are admitted to be true, that the port of Mobile is resorted to and frequented by ships and vessels, of different size in tonnage, engaged in the trade and commerce of the United States with foreign nations and among the several States ; that the vessels of small size and tonnage are accustomed to come up to the wharves of the city, and discharge their cargo, but that large vessels frequenting said port...
Pagina 262 - He was a man of approved integrity ; a cool, discerning Judge ; a prudent, sagacious politician ; a true, faithful, and firm, patriot. He ever adorned the profession of christianity which he made in youth ; and, distinguished through life for public usefulness, died in the prospect of a blessed immortality.