The Magazine of History with Notes and Queries, Volume 12W. Abbatt, 1910 - History |
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Page 165 - that each and every of them, who shall at any time hereafter be found in any part of this State shall be and are hereby adjudged and declared guilty of felony and shall suffer death as in cases of felony, without benefit of clergy.
Page 147 - Whereas, it is uncertain whether the River Mississippi extends so far to the northward as to be intersected by a line to be drawn due west from the Lake of the Woods . . . it is agreed that measures shall be taken in concert between
Page 29 - When a man hath taken a new wife he shall not go out to war neither shall he be charged with any business, but he shall be free, at home one year.
Page 161 - 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.
Page 168 - that the style or title of this house be changed from that of ' The Provincial Congress of the Colony of New York' to that of ' The Convention of the representatives of the State of New York.
Page 162 - that the style or title of this house be changed from that of ' The Provincial Congress of the Colony of New York' to that of ' The Convention of the representatives of the State of New York.
Page 162 - who shall levy war against the said State within the same, or be adherent to the King of Great Britain or others the enemies of the said State within the same, giving to him or them aid and comfort, are guilty of treason against the State and being thereof convicted shall suffer the pains and penalties of death.
Page 147 - for making a joint survey of the said river from one degree of latitude below the Falls of St. Anthony, to the principal source or sources of the said river and also of the parts adjacent thereto.
Page 348 - to pursue The task for his talent design'd What a tribute of praise had been due To the teacher and friend of mankind. But to court political fame, Was in him a degrading ambition A spark that from Lucifer came And kindled the
Page 168 - shall be of the opinion that such new government ought to be instituted and established, then to institute and establish such a government as they shall deem best calculated to secure the rights, liberties and happiness of the good people of this colony.