Sketch of the history of Spanish America to the revolution. History and present state of Mexico. History of the revolution in Mexico. Geographical and historical view of Texas; with a detailed account of the Texan revolution and warH. Huntington, jun., 1837 |
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Página 11
... of Trinidad , on the coast of Guiana , near the mouth of the Oronoco . Colum bus having become involved among those adverse currents and tempestuous waves , produced by the body of water which OF SPANISH AMERICA . 11.
... of Trinidad , on the coast of Guiana , near the mouth of the Oronoco . Colum bus having become involved among those adverse currents and tempestuous waves , produced by the body of water which OF SPANISH AMERICA . 11.
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... water , and consequently felt persuaded that he had at length discovered the continent which had so long been the supreme object of his hopes and wishes . He directed his course to the west , along the coast of the province of Cumana ...
... water , and consequently felt persuaded that he had at length discovered the continent which had so long been the supreme object of his hopes and wishes . He directed his course to the west , along the coast of the province of Cumana ...
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... water , the natives rushed upon them in such numbers , and with such impetuosity , that forty - seven of the Spaniards were killed , and nearly every man wounded , so that it was with difficulty they regained their ships . Notwith ...
... water , the natives rushed upon them in such numbers , and with such impetuosity , that forty - seven of the Spaniards were killed , and nearly every man wounded , so that it was with difficulty they regained their ships . Notwith ...
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... waters that descend from these mountains are collected in several small , and two large lakes , of about ninety ... water to pass when it overflows the flat . The houses of the inhabitants were little better than Indian huts , yet placed ...
... waters that descend from these mountains are collected in several small , and two large lakes , of about ninety ... water to pass when it overflows the flat . The houses of the inhabitants were little better than Indian huts , yet placed ...
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... waters , vollies of arrows , stones , and every missile , were poured upon the ramparts , so suddenly , and with such violence , that before the Spanish soldiers , appointed to protect Montezuma , could cover him with their bucklers ...
... waters , vollies of arrows , stones , and every missile , were poured upon the ramparts , so suddenly , and with such violence , that before the Spanish soldiers , appointed to protect Montezuma , could cover him with their bucklers ...
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afford appointed arms army army of Peru arrived Artigas attacked authority Banda Oriental Bolivar Buenos Ayres capital Caraccas Carthagena cause cavalry chief Chili citizens civil coast Colombia colonies command commerce congress constitution Cortes Cruz Cusco declared decree defeated despatched division dollars enemy established executive expedition favour force formed garrison Goliad governor Granada Guanaxuato head hundred immediately independence Indians inhabitants interior Iturbide junta land liberal liberty Lima marched ment Mexican Mexico miles military mines Morillo mountains nation natives navigation officers Paraguay party patriots Peru Pizarro Plata population possession present President principal prisoners provinces Quito re-enforcements received regency republic revolution river royal royalists Santa Anna Santa Fe sent settlements situated Spain Spaniards Spanish America success territory Texas Texian tion town troops Truxillo Tunja United United Provinces Upper Peru Venezuela Vera Cruz viceroy victory waters whilst whole
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Página 320 - That all power is inherent in the people, and all free governments are founded on their authority, and instituted for their peace, safety and happiness.
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Página 316 - It shall be the duty of congress, as soon as circumstances will permit, to provide by law a general system of education.
Página 313 - The President shall have power to fill all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session; but no person rejected by the Senate shall be reappointed to the same office during their ensuing recess.