Biography of the Signers to the Declaration of Independence, Bind 6R. W. Pomeroy, 1827 |
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... delegate ; and those who made the choice , had too near a view of consequences to put every thing to hazard by in ... delegated to represent them in congress , at the commencement of the revolution . But many of the former preferred ...
... delegate ; and those who made the choice , had too near a view of consequences to put every thing to hazard by in ... delegated to represent them in congress , at the commencement of the revolution . But many of the former preferred ...
Side 9
... delegates to the American congress , at that eventful period , had in some respects their equals ; justice no less compels us to assert that they had not their superiors in zeal , and devotion to the pub- lic cause ; nor were they ...
... delegates to the American congress , at that eventful period , had in some respects their equals ; justice no less compels us to assert that they had not their superiors in zeal , and devotion to the pub- lic cause ; nor were they ...
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... delegated by the legislature , power to do every thing that appeared to him and to them , necessary for the pub- lic good . " Governor Rutledge immediately pro- ceeded , with his wonted energy , to take measures for the defence of the ...
... delegated by the legislature , power to do every thing that appeared to him and to them , necessary for the pub- lic good . " Governor Rutledge immediately pro- ceeded , with his wonted energy , to take measures for the defence of the ...
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... delegates of the state to congress . He continued in the discharge of his duty , in that capacity , until the month of November , of the same year , when he obtained leave to return to South Carolina , to visit his family , from which ...
... delegates of the state to congress . He continued in the discharge of his duty , in that capacity , until the month of November , of the same year , when he obtained leave to return to South Carolina , to visit his family , from which ...
Side 51
... ton , John Hart , Francis Hopkinson , and Dr. John Witherspoon , a delegate to the continental congress . They were instructed to unite with the delegates of the other colonies in the most vigorous measures for CLARK . 51.
... ton , John Hart , Francis Hopkinson , and Dr. John Witherspoon , a delegate to the continental congress . They were instructed to unite with the delegates of the other colonies in the most vigorous measures for CLARK . 51.
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Side 137 - Sir, a letter which I received last night, contained the following paragraph. " In a letter from General Conway to General Gates, he says, ' heaven has been determined to save your country ; or a weak General and bad Counsellors would have ruined it ; I am, sir, &.c.
Side 300 - The legislature shall, as soon as conveniently may be, provide, by law, for the establishment of schools throughout the State, in such manner that the poor may be taught gratis.
Side 196 - British colonies on this 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 to the Parliament, and to implore relief.
Side 133 - DO, in the name and by the authority of the good people of these colonies, solemnly publish and declare, that these united colonies, are, and of right ought to be, free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the state of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved...
Side 225 - To consult on proper measures to obtain a repeal of the several acts of the British parliament for levying taxes on his majesty's subjects in America without their consent, and upon proper measures to establish the rights and liberties of the colonies upon a just and solid foundation, agreeably to instructions given by the general assembly.
Side 292 - ... not only my brethren and myself, but likewise, all the judges of England, think that, without this power, no court could possibly exist. Nay, that no contempt could indeed be committed against us, we should be so truly contemptible. " The law upon the subject is of immemorial antiquity, and there is not any period when it can be said to have ceased or discontinued. On this point, therefore, we entertain no doubt.
Side 150 - Gray's ferry, where a council was called, and it was resolved to return to town without any appearance of intimidation. But it was deemed expedient that Mr. Wilson should absent himself for a time ; the others continued to walk as usual in public, and attended the funeral of the unfortunate Captain Campbell.
Side 84 - July last past, unanimously resolve that the reasons assigned by the Continental Congress for declaring the united colonies free and independent States are cogent and conclusive-; and that while we lament the cruel necessity which has rendered that measure unavoidable, we approve the same, and will, at the risk of our lives and fortunes, join with the other colonies in supporting it.