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... miles . It is not improbable , too , that on his voyage to Iceland he may have heard traditions of a land to the west- ward that confirmed his views . Here , then , was the solution of the problem . Sail westward , said Columbus , and ...
... miles . It is not improbable , too , that on his voyage to Iceland he may have heard traditions of a land to the west- ward that confirmed his views . Here , then , was the solution of the problem . Sail westward , said Columbus , and ...
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... miles along the coast . His return to England was marked by unbounded rejoicings . The king desired him to continue his dis- coveries and was willing to furnish the necessary funds . But he does not appear to have made a second voyage ...
... miles along the coast . His return to England was marked by unbounded rejoicings . The king desired him to continue his dis- coveries and was willing to furnish the necessary funds . But he does not appear to have made a second voyage ...
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... the neighborhood of Maine , and thence coasted several hundred miles to the north before icebergs barred his course , He gave the name of Labrador to the region that is so known , and kidnaping a number of SPANISHI EXPLORATIONS .
... the neighborhood of Maine , and thence coasted several hundred miles to the north before icebergs barred his course , He gave the name of Labrador to the region that is so known , and kidnaping a number of SPANISHI EXPLORATIONS .
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... miles , which he made with few companions . From the Illinois , however , Father Henenpin had been sent still further westward , and he ascended the Mississippi till he reached and named the Falls of St. Anthony . He But La Salle had ...
... miles , which he made with few companions . From the Illinois , however , Father Henenpin had been sent still further westward , and he ascended the Mississippi till he reached and named the Falls of St. Anthony . He But La Salle had ...
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... miles to the west of the Azores . The French monarchs , although Catholics , did not yield their obedience to this bull , as we have seen . " I should like to see , " said Francis I. , " the clause in Adam's will which disinherits me in ...
... miles to the west of the Azores . The French monarchs , although Catholics , did not yield their obedience to this bull , as we have seen . " I should like to see , " said Francis I. , " the clause in Adam's will which disinherits me in ...
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Page xl - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Page ix - ... united states in congress assembled can be consulted nor shall any state grant commissions to any ships or vessels of war, nor letters of marque or reprisal, except it be after a declaration of war by the united states in congress assembled, and then only against the kingdom or state and the subjects thereof, against which war has been so declared, and under such regulations as shall be established by the united states...
Page xxxvi - While then every part of our country thus feels an immediate and particular interest in union, all the parts combined cannot fail to find in the united mass of means and efforts, greater strength, greater resource, proportionably greater security from external danger, a less frequent interruption of their peace by foreign nations; and, what is of inestimable value! they must derive from union an exemption from those broils and wars between themselves...
Page xxxiv - The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page vii - The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever.
Page xxxiv - ... the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
Page vii - Union, the free inhabitants of each of these States, paupers, vagabonds, and fugitives from justice, excepted, shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of free citizens in the several States ; and the people of each State shall have free ingress and egress to and from any other State, and shall enjoy therein all the privileges of trade and commerce, subject to the same duties, impositions and restrictions as the inhabitants thereof respectively...
Page xlvi - ... the United States in time of actual armed rebellion against the authority and government of the United States, and as a fit and necessary war measure for suppressing said rebellion, do, on this first day of January, in the year of...
Page viii - ... felony, or other high misdemeanor, in any state, shall flee from justice, and be found in any of the United States, he shall, upon demand of the governor or executive power of the state from which he fled, be delivered up, and removed to the state having jurisdiction of his offense. Full faith and credit shall be given in each of these states to the records, acts and judicial proceedings, of the courts and magistrates of every other state.
Page xlvii - States are, and henceforward shall be free ; and that the Executive Government of the United States, including the Military and Naval authorities thereof, will recognize and maintain the freedom of said persons.