History of South America and Mexico; by J.M. Niles. To which is annexed, a Geographical and historical view of Texas, with a detailed account of the Texian revolution and war, by L.T. Pease |
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... body of man , is free , and ranges at large , unrestrained , except by those barriers which his Maker has established . Toward the latter part of the fifteenth century a spirit of dis- covery appeared in several European nations , but ...
... body of man , is free , and ranges at large , unrestrained , except by those barriers which his Maker has established . Toward the latter part of the fifteenth century a spirit of dis- covery appeared in several European nations , but ...
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... body of settlers was sent out , consisting of husbandmen , artisans , and workmen skilled in the various arts of digging and working mines , and refining the precious metals , together with a suitable number of women . All these ...
... body of settlers was sent out , consisting of husbandmen , artisans , and workmen skilled in the various arts of digging and working mines , and refining the precious metals , together with a suitable number of women . All these ...
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... body of 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 ...
... body of 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 ...
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... bodies cut in pieces , roasted and eaten in sight of the ships . The loss of the commander occa- sioned the return of the expedition without making any further discoveries . Diego Velasques , in 1511 , commanded an expedition from OF ...
... bodies cut in pieces , roasted and eaten in sight of the ships . The loss of the commander occa- sioned the return of the expedition without making any further discoveries . Diego Velasques , in 1511 , commanded an expedition from OF ...
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... body of men , who , animated by their priests , and led on by their nobles , fought with such desperation , that after a day of incessant toil , during which immense slaughter was made of the Mexicans , and a part of the city burnt ...
... body of men , who , animated by their priests , and led on by their nobles , fought with such desperation , that after a day of incessant toil , during which immense slaughter was made of the Mexicans , and a part of the city burnt ...
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Página 321 - Any amendment or amendments to this constitution may be proposed in the senate and assembly ; and if the same shall be agreed to by a majority of the members elected to each of the two houses, such proposed amendment or amendments shall be entered on their journals with the yeas and nays taken thereon, and referred to the legislature...
Página 322 - ... peace or safety of the State. No person shall be required to attend or support any ministry or place of worship against his consent, nor shall any preference be given by law to any religious denomination or mode of worship.
Página 311 - Neither House, without the consent of the other, shall adjourn for more than three days, nor to any other place than that at which the two Houses are sitting. But this regulation shall not extend to the Senate when it shall exercise the powers mentioned in the Article.
Página 281 - That they hold it to be their right during the disorganization of the Federal System, and the reign of despotism, to withdraw from the Union, to establish an independent Government, or to adopt such measures as they may deem best calculated to protect their rights and liberties ; but that they will continue faithful to the Mexican Government so long as that nation is governed by the Constitution and laws that were formed for the government of the Political Association.
Página 315 - SEC. 4. He shall be commander-in-chief of the army and navy of the republic, and militia thereof, but he shall not command in person without the authority of a resolution of congress. He shall have power to remit fines and forfeitures, and to grant reprieves and pardons, except in cases of impeachment.
Página 330 - The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls.
Página 311 - Each house shall keep a journal of its proceedings, and publish the same, except such parts as may require secrecy. The doors of each house shall be kept open, except when the public welfare shall require secrecy. Neither house shall, without the consent, of the other, adjourn for more than two days.
Página 305 - ... towards themselves and a sacred obligation to their posterity to abolish such government and create another in its stead, calculated to rescue them from impending dangers, and to secure their future welfare and happiness.
Página 305 - Constitution of their country, which they have sworn to support, no longer has a substantial existence, and the whole nature of their government has been forcibly changed without their consent, from a restricted federative republic, composed of sovereign states to a consolidated central military despotism in which every interest is disregarded but that of the army and the priesthood — both the eternal enemies of civil liberty, the ever-ready minions of power, and the usual instruments of tyrants...
Página 129 - There shall be a perfect, firm, and inviolable peace and sincere friendship between the United States of America and the Re- , public of Colombia, in all the extent of their possessions and territories, and between their people and citizens respectively, without distinction of persons or places.