American Patriots and Statesmen, from Washington to Lincoln: Patriotism of the colonies, 1492-1774Albert Bushnell Hart Printed at the Collier Press, 1916 |
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Pàgina 148
... British Empire which would pre- vent an interference which was dreaded rather than felt . At the same time , active - minded men like Byrd and Oglethorpe began to see the com- mercial significance of America , and to prepare the way for ...
... British Empire which would pre- vent an interference which was dreaded rather than felt . At the same time , active - minded men like Byrd and Oglethorpe began to see the com- mercial significance of America , and to prepare the way for ...
Pàgina 165
... British Inter- est to put a stop to their Advancing any further that way , w'ch , in my Opinion , w'll be best Ef- fected by possessing our selves w'th some places on the Coast of Florida , and forming a Settle- ment as near as can be ...
... British Inter- est to put a stop to their Advancing any further that way , w'ch , in my Opinion , w'll be best Ef- fected by possessing our selves w'th some places on the Coast of Florida , and forming a Settle- ment as near as can be ...
Pàgina 167
... ; and about a league from it , at the entrance of the harbour , there is a strong beautiful castle , which is by far the finest piece of military architecture in the British America . It was built by Col. 167 Jeremiah Dummer.
... ; and about a league from it , at the entrance of the harbour , there is a strong beautiful castle , which is by far the finest piece of military architecture in the British America . It was built by Col. 167 Jeremiah Dummer.
Pàgina 168
Albert Bushnell Hart. in the British America . It was built by Col. Romer , a famous German engineer , at the coun ... British yoke . Besides , they are so distinct from one another in their forms of gov- ernment , in their religious ...
Albert Bushnell Hart. in the British America . It was built by Col. Romer , a famous German engineer , at the coun ... British yoke . Besides , they are so distinct from one another in their forms of gov- ernment , in their religious ...
Pàgina 176
... British Colonies in Amer- ica , there wou'd be less Occasion for such In- structions & Strict Prohibitions , as are dayly sent from England to regulate their Conduct in many Points ; the very Nature of the King wou'd be sufficient to ...
... British Colonies in Amer- ica , there wou'd be less Occasion for such In- structions & Strict Prohibitions , as are dayly sent from England to regulate their Conduct in many Points ; the very Nature of the King wou'd be sufficient to ...
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Adams America amongst arms assembly authority Bear Island BENJAMIN FRANKLIN blessed Boston Britain British called Cattel CHARLES NICOLAS COCHIN Charles Sumner charter Christian civil colonies common continent crown danger doth duty enemy England English ernment farre father Franklin Franklin Jameson freedom French generall glory Governor hands hath haue hearts Helluland hellur honour hope Indians inhabitants Island John John Adams justice Karlsefni king Kingdome knowen labour land leagues liberty live Lord Majesties Majesty's Mayflower Compact ment militia mouth Nathaniel Ward nation nature naui never North ourselves Parliament passim patriot peace Pilgrims Plantations present Province Resolved rich riuer river sailed Samuel Adams settlements ship Spaniards spirit subjects thee thence things thou tion town trade unto Virginia vnder vnto voyage vpon w'ch warre whereof William William Byrd WILLIAM PENN writs of assistance
Passatges populars
Pàgina 185 - In happy climes, the seat of innocence, Where nature guides and virtue rules, Where men shall not impose for truth and sense The pedantry of courts and schools : There shall be sung another golden age, The rise of empire and of arts, The good and great inspiring epic rage, The wisest heads and noblest hearts.
Pàgina 234 - ... ease or deliver us by allowing an abatement. However, let us hearken to good advice, and something may be done for us; "God helps them that help themselves," as Poor Richard says in his almanac of 1733.
Pàgina 360 - No, sir, she has none. They are meant for us : they can be meant for no other. They are sent over to bind and rivet upon us those chains which the British ministry have been so long forging.
Pàgina 358 - Mr. President, it is natural to man to indulge in the illusions of hope. We are apt to shut our eyes against a painful truth, and listen to the song of that siren till she transforms us into beasts. Is this the part of wise men engaged in a great and arduous struggle for liberty?
Pàgina 152 - And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
Pàgina 235 - Sloth makes all things difficult, but industry all easy; and He that riseth late must trot, all day, and shall scarce overtake his business at night; while Laziness travels so slowly, that Poverty soon overtakes him. Drive thy business, let. not that drive thee; and Early to bed, and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise, as Poor Richard says.
Pàgina 185 - In happy climes, where from the genial sun And virgin earth such scenes ensue, The force of art by- nature seems outdone, And fancied beauties by the true : In happy climes the seat of innocence, Where nature guides and virtue rules, Where men shall not impose for truth and...
Pàgina 234 - They joined in desiring him to speak his mind, and gathering round him, he proceeded as follows. "Friends," says he, "and neighbors, the taxes are indeed very heavy, and, if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them; but we have...
Pàgina 238 - And again, Three removes are as bad as a fire ; and again, Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee ; and again : If you would have your business done, go ; if not, send. And again : He that by the plough would thrive, Himself must either hold or drive.
Pàgina 66 - Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...