Gowan's bibliotheca americana...W. Gowans, 1845 - United States |
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... reason for this , is to be found in the fact , that at that early period more than two - thirds of the popu- lation of the Colony was located on those two islands . Schenectady was then , and for a considerable period sub- sequently ...
... reason for this , is to be found in the fact , that at that early period more than two - thirds of the popu- lation of the Colony was located on those two islands . Schenectady was then , and for a considerable period sub- sequently ...
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... reason why , in a description of the Colony of New York as it existed in 1670 , so large a space should bave been appropriated to Long Island and the city of New York ; they in reality then constituted the force and efficiency of the ...
... reason why , in a description of the Colony of New York as it existed in 1670 , so large a space should bave been appropriated to Long Island and the city of New York ; they in reality then constituted the force and efficiency of the ...
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... reason of their change of circumstances , and situation with reference to the travelling world , yet it is nevertheless much to be regretted . Several pages are devoted to an account of the Indian tribes which lived in the immediate ...
... reason of their change of circumstances , and situation with reference to the travelling world , yet it is nevertheless much to be regretted . Several pages are devoted to an account of the Indian tribes which lived in the immediate ...
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... reasons for agreeing to the code styled the " Duke's Laws , " and also in explanation of their address to his Royal Highness - in which they state . " Some malicious men have aspersed us as betrayers to their liberties and privileges ...
... reasons for agreeing to the code styled the " Duke's Laws , " and also in explanation of their address to his Royal Highness - in which they state . " Some malicious men have aspersed us as betrayers to their liberties and privileges ...
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... reason of the large and spacious Medows or Marches wherewith it is furnished , the Island likewise producing excellent English grass , the seed of which was brought out of England , which they sometimes mow twice a year . For wilde ...
... reason of the large and spacious Medows or Marches wherewith it is furnished , the Island likewise producing excellent English grass , the seed of which was brought out of England , which they sometimes mow twice a year . For wilde ...
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Page 71 - Lo, the poor Indian ! whose untutor'd 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...
Page 376 - THAT all Persons living in this Province, who confess and acknowledge the One Almighty and Eternal GOD, to be the Creator, Upholder and Ruler of the World, and that hold themselves obliged in Conscience to live peaceably and justly in civil Society, shall in no ways be molested or prejudiced for their religious Persuasion or Practice in Matters of Faith and Worship, nor shall they be compelled at any Time to frequent or maintain any religious Worship, Place or Ministry whatever.
Page 190 - And I do declare that no foreign prince, person, prelate, state, or potentate hath, or ought to have, any jurisdiction, power, superiority, pre-eminence, or authority, ecclesiastical or spiritual, within this realm: So .help me God.
Page 390 - A true declaration of the estate of the colonie in Virginia, with a confutation of such scandalous reports as have tended to the disgrace of so worthy an enterprise. Published by advise and direction of the Councell of Virginia.
Page 188 - You are, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of chaplain by doing and performing all and all manner of things thereunto belonging; and you are to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as you shall receive from our Governor of our said territory for the time being, or any other your superior officers, according to the rules and discipline of war.
Page 395 - Council having taken into their serious consideration the great necessity there is of a School Master for ye instruction & Sober Education of youth in the towne of Philadelphia, sent for Enoch Flower an inhabitant of the said town who for twenty year past hath been exercised in that care and employment in England...
Page 157 - Gentleman, Master Cabota, gave to the poor most liberal alms, wishing them to pray for the good fortune and prosperous success of the Serchthrift, our pinnace. And then, at the sign of the Christopher...
Page 395 - LAWS of this government to the great end of all government, viz., to support power in reverence with the people and to secure the people from the abuse of power, that they may be free by their just obedience, and the magistrates honourable for their just administration; for liberty without obedience is confusion, and obedience without liberty is slavery.
Page 384 - A Declaration of the State of the Colonie and Affaires in Virginia, with the Names of the Adventurers, and Summes adventured in that Action by his Majesties Counseil for Virginia, 22 Junij, 1620, cut of the Great Seal of James I.
Page 403 - Patents, shall be firm, good and effectual in the Law, to all Intents, Constructions, and Purposes whatsoever...