The Magazine of History with Notes and Queries, Volume 16W. Abbatt., 1913 - History |
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Page 261 - I consider then the power to annul a law of the United States, assumed by one state, incompatible with the existence of the Union, contradicted expressly by the letter of the Constitution, unauthorized by its spirit, inconsistent with every principle on which it was founded, and destructive of the great object for which it was formed.
Page 246 - As a principle in which the rights and interest of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent position which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as
Page 155 - 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, your humble servant, George Washington.
Page 62 - Resolved, That the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white, that the Union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.
Page 52 - Both the constitutionality and the expediency of the law creating this bank are well questioned by a large portion of our fellow-citizens, and it must be admitted by all that it had failed in the great end of establishing a uniform and sound currency.
Page 166 - and importance of success, I have been astonished at the readiness with which everything asked for has been yielded, without even an explanation being asked. Should my success be less than I desire and expect the least I can say is the fault is not with you. Very truly, your obedient servant, US GRANT, Lieutenant-General.
Page 157 - My career will soon be over; therefore justice and truth prompt me to declare my last sentiments. You are in my eyes the great and good man. May you long enjoy the love, veneration and esteem of the States, whose liberties you have asserted by your virtues!
Page 246 - Our first and fundamental maxim should be never to entangle ourselves in the broils of Europe. Our second, never to suffer Europe to intermeddle with Cis-Atlantic affairs.
Page 150 - no way inferior to the spirit of the northern. A Gates, a Lee, or a Conway would in a few weeks render them an irresistible body of men. Some of the contents of this letter ought to be made public, in order, to awaken, enlighten, and alarm, our country.'
Page 69 - enacted by this General Assembly, and by the authority thereof it is hereby enacted that the name of King's County, by which the southernmost county in this State was heretofore distinguished shall forever hereafter cease; and that, in perpetual and grateful remembrance of the eminent and most distinguished services and heroic actions of the illustrious