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... American History , some of which are not usually embraced in similar works ; such , for example , as the United States Exploring Expedition and the Manners and Customs of the North American Indians . At the same time much which has ...
... American History , some of which are not usually embraced in similar works ; such , for example , as the United States Exploring Expedition and the Manners and Customs of the North American Indians . At the same time much which has ...
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... LIFE OF WASHINGTON . MCINTOSH'S INDIANS . NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW . REVIEW OF GRAHAM'S COLONIAL HISTORY . JAY'S REVIEW OF THE MEXICAN WAR . LIVERMORE'S REVIEW OF THE MEXICAN WAR . CONTENTS . Discovery of America , · CHAPTER I. CHAPTER.
... LIFE OF WASHINGTON . MCINTOSH'S INDIANS . NORTH AMERICAN REVIEW . REVIEW OF GRAHAM'S COLONIAL HISTORY . JAY'S REVIEW OF THE MEXICAN WAR . LIVERMORE'S REVIEW OF THE MEXICAN WAR . CONTENTS . Discovery of America , · CHAPTER I. CHAPTER.
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... 29 CHAPTER IV . State of the Continent , when first visited by Europeans Some account of the North American Indians , .. 48 CHAPTER V. Virginia , ( continued , ) · 57 CHAPTER VI . 62 Colonization of Maryland ,. CHAPTER VII.
... 29 CHAPTER IV . State of the Continent , when first visited by Europeans Some account of the North American Indians , .. 48 CHAPTER V. Virginia , ( continued , ) · 57 CHAPTER VI . 62 Colonization of Maryland ,. CHAPTER VII.
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... Indians in their course , taking many prisoners , putting some to death , and enslaving others . One of their battles was so terribly destructive to the Indians , that two thousand of their number are said to have been slain , 1541 ...
... Indians in their course , taking many prisoners , putting some to death , and enslaving others . One of their battles was so terribly destructive to the Indians , that two thousand of their number are said to have been slain , 1541 ...
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... Indians , who had been in- duced to accompany them . On their arrival , they gave such glowing descriptions of the country , its beauty , fertility , mild- ness of climate and serenity of atmosphere , that Elizabeth , as a memorial that ...
... Indians , who had been in- duced to accompany them . On their arrival , they gave such glowing descriptions of the country , its beauty , fertility , mild- ness of climate and serenity of atmosphere , that Elizabeth , as a memorial that ...
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Page 54 - We also have a religion, which was given to our forefathers and has been handed down to us, their children. We worship in that way. It teaches us to be thankful for all the favors we receive; to love each other and to be united. We never quarrel about religion.
Page 54 - Brother, continue to listen. You say that you are sent to instruct us how to worship the Great Spirit agreeably to His mind; and, if we do not take hold of the religion which you white people teach we shall be unhappy hereafter. You say that you are right and we are lost.
Page 86 - To the end the body of the commons may be preserved of honest and good men, it was ordered and agreed, that, for the time to come, no man shall be admitted to the freedom of this body politic, but such as are members of some of the churches within the limits of the same.
Page 317 - Philadelphia for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of Confederation and reporting to Congress and the several legislatures such alterations and provisions therein as shall, when agreed to in Congress and confirmed by the States, render the federal Constitution adequate to the exigencies of government and the preservation of the Union.
Page 163 - 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...
Page 320 - I tell you, (with the world it would obtain little credit,) that my movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit, who is going to the place of his execution ; so unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an ocean of difficulties, without that competency of political skill, abilities, and inclination, which are necessary to manage the helm.
Page 53 - But an evil day came upon us. Your forefathers crossed the great waters, and landed on this island. Their numbers were small. They found friends and not enemies.
Page 55 - Brother, we are told that you have been preaching to the white people in this place. These people are our neighbors. We are acquainted with them. We will wait a little while and see what effect your preaching has upon them.
Page 53 - Brother: This council fire was kindled by you. It was at your request that we came together at this time. We have listened with attention to what you have said. You requested us to speak our minds freely. This gives us great joy; for we now consider that we stand upright before you, and can speak what we think.
Page 54 - Brother, we do not wish to destroy your religion, or take it from you ; we only want to enjoy our own. " Brother, you say that you have not come to get our land or our money, but to enlighten our minds ; I will now tell you that I have been at your meetings, and saw you collecting money from the meeting. I cannot tell what this money was intended for, but suppose it was for your minister, and if we should conform to your way of thinking, perhaps you may want some from us. " Brother, we are told that...