The History of Illinois, from Its First Discovery and Settlement to the Present TimeJ. Winchester, 1844 - 492 sidor |
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... whole territory as theirs that Fort Chartres was built by them at an expense of several millions , and that a portion of its soil is now held and occupied , under titles derived from that " eminent speculator . " Considerations ...
... whole territory as theirs that Fort Chartres was built by them at an expense of several millions , and that a portion of its soil is now held and occupied , under titles derived from that " eminent speculator . " Considerations ...
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... whole expedition at that time , unquestionably would have failed . The example of the latter was , however , contagious ; and in less than four weeks after he had tendered his services and agreed to accompany it , the whole armament was ...
... whole expedition at that time , unquestionably would have failed . The example of the latter was , however , contagious ; and in less than four weeks after he had tendered his services and agreed to accompany it , the whole armament was ...
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... whole of this Western Continent into one great charnel - house , and wrapt its forests and prairies in gloom . A community limited in number , and constituting , as in case of an Indian tribe one family , is more sensible of injury than ...
... whole of this Western Continent into one great charnel - house , and wrapt its forests and prairies in gloom . A community limited in number , and constituting , as in case of an Indian tribe one family , is more sensible of injury than ...
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... whole campaign . The warrior's departure from his native village - his march into the enemy's country - the caution with which he encamps- the address with which he stations some of his party in ambush - his manner of surprising the ...
... whole campaign . The warrior's departure from his native village - his march into the enemy's country - the caution with which he encamps- the address with which he stations some of his party in ambush - his manner of surprising the ...
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... , we may challenge the whole of Europe to produce a paragraph from any of their orators , surpassing it either in eloquence or pathos . Indeed , such speeches were , to use an expression of Charlevoix , THE HISTORY OF ILLINOIS . 27.
... , we may challenge the whole of Europe to produce a paragraph from any of their orators , surpassing it either in eloquence or pathos . Indeed , such speeches were , to use an expression of Charlevoix , THE HISTORY OF ILLINOIS . 27.
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Sida 25 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it: I have killed many: I have fully glutted my vengeance: for my country I rejoice at the beams of peace.
Sida 442 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences; that no man can of right be compelled to attend, erect, or support any place of worship, or to maintain any ministry against his consent; that no human authority can, in any case whatever, control or interfere with the rights of conscience; and that no preference shall ever be given by law to any religious societies or modes of worship.
Sida 23 - Lo, the poor Indian! whose untutored mind Sees God in clouds, or hears him in the wind: His soul, proud science never taught to stray Far as the solar walk or Milky Way: Yet simple Nature to his hope has given.
Sida 227 - When your Lordships look at the papers transmitted to us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
Sida 98 - ... and convenient for the general good of the colony. Unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Sida 210 - ... that no Governor or commander in chief of our other colonies or plantations in America, do presume for the present, and until our further pleasure be known, to grant warrants of survey, or pass patents for any lands beyond the heads or sources of any of the rivers which fall into the Atlantic ocean from the West or Northwest...
Sida 263 - No person demeaning himself in a peaceable and orderly manner, shall ever be molested on account of his mode of worship or religious sentiments, in the said territory.
Sida 98 - In the name of God, Amen. We whose names are underwritten, the loyal subjects of our dread sovereign lord, King James, by the grace of God, of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, King, defender of the faith, etc., having undertaken, for the glory of God, and the advancement of the Christian faith...
Sida 263 - Pennsylvania and the said territorial line: provided, however, and it is further understood and declared, that the boundaries of these three states shall be subject so far to be altered, that if Congress shall hereafter find it expedient, they shall have authority to form one or two states in that part of the said territory which lies north of an east and west line drawn through the southerly bend or extreme of Lake Michigan.
Sida 263 - The middle state shall be bounded by the said direct line, the Wabash from Post Vincents to the Ohio; by the Ohio, by a direct line drawn due north from the mouth of the Great Miami, to the said territorial line, and by the said territorial line.