A History of Vermont, from Its First Settlement to the Present Time: With a Geographical Account of the Country, and a View of Its Original Inhabitants. For the Use of Schools |
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... tion . The river running a northwesterly course , on meeting this ridge suddenly turned to the northeast , and pursuing that course half a mile , turning westerly passed over a ridge of rocks and emptied into the Bay . In 1783 , during ...
... tion . The river running a northwesterly course , on meeting this ridge suddenly turned to the northeast , and pursuing that course half a mile , turning westerly passed over a ridge of rocks and emptied into the Bay . In 1783 , during ...
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... tion for courage , wisdom and experience , which are the original means of his eleva- tion . In every external circumstance , he is on a level with the rest of the tribe , and bears no particular marks of distinction . All publick ...
... tion for courage , wisdom and experience , which are the original means of his eleva- tion . In every external circumstance , he is on a level with the rest of the tribe , and bears no particular marks of distinction . All publick ...
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... tion of the settlements , and many , encour- aged by the prospect of an established peace , were disposed to try their fortunes in settling or speculating in Vermont lands . As these were generally supposed to fall within the limits of ...
... tion of the settlements , and many , encour- aged by the prospect of an established peace , were disposed to try their fortunes in settling or speculating in Vermont lands . As these were generally supposed to fall within the limits of ...
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... tion was truly astonishing . - So many were the applications , that by the fees and donations , and a reserve of 500 acres to himself in each township , governor Wentworth accumu- lated an immense fortune . Alarmed at these proceedings ...
... tion was truly astonishing . - So many were the applications , that by the fees and donations , and a reserve of 500 acres to himself in each township , governor Wentworth accumu- lated an immense fortune . Alarmed at these proceedings ...
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... tion . What document was sent with the declaration to Congress ? What was the substance of it ? How did Congress act in relation to them ? measures pursued by Vermont justifiable ? Why ? Were the » [ ted by a " Bill of rights , 56 ...
... tion . What document was sent with the declaration to Congress ? What was the substance of it ? How did Congress act in relation to them ? measures pursued by Vermont justifiable ? Why ? Were the » [ ted by a " Bill of rights , 56 ...
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Page 86 - ... be deprived of his liberty except by the law of the land, or the judgment of his peers.
Page 84 - Therefore, no male person, born in this country, or brought from over sea, ought to be holden by law, to serve any person, as a servant, slave or apprentice, after he arrives to the age of twenty-one years, nor female, in like manner, after she arrives to the age of eighteen years, unless they are bound by their own consent, after they arrive to such age, or bound by law, for the payment of debts, damages, fines, costs, or the like.
Page 84 - ... be justly deprived or abridged of any civil right as a citizen, on account of his religious sentiments, or peculia[r] mode of religious worship...
Page 49 - 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...
Page 84 - THAT all men are born equally free and independent, and have certain natural, inherent and unalienable rights, amongst which are the enjoying and defending life and liberty; acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining happiness and safety.
Page 86 - That every member of society hath a right to be protected in the enjoyment of life, liberty, and property, and therefore, is bound to contribute his proportion towards the expense of that protection, and yield his personal service, when necessary, or an equivalent thereto...
Page 2 - Co. of the said district, have deposited in this office the title of a book, the right whereof they claim as proprietors, in the words following, to wit : " Tadeuskund, the Last King of the Lenape. An Historical Tale." In conformity to the Act of the Congress of the United States...
Page 94 - ... for the use of his creditors, in such manner as shall be hereafter regulated by law.
Page 86 - And, previous to any law being made to raise a tax, the purpose for which it is to be raised ought to appear evident to the legislature to be of more service to the community, than the money would be if not collected.
Page 86 - The freedom of deliberation, speech, and debate, in either house of the legislature, is so essential to the rights of the people, that it cannot be the foundation of any accusation or prosecution, action or complaint, in any other court or place whatsoever.