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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... possession of the country , was prescribed by the most eminent lawyers and divines in Spain . Both of these attempts failed , and nearly all engaged in them , with two considerable reinforcements from St. Domin- go , perished within one ...
... possession of the country , was prescribed by the most eminent lawyers and divines in Spain . Both of these attempts failed , and nearly all engaged in them , with two considerable reinforcements from St. Domin- go , perished within one ...
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... possession of that vast ocean in the name of his sovereign , and swore to defend it with his arms against all his enemies . He named this part of the Southern Ocean the Gulf of St. Michael , which it has ever since retained . Balboa ...
... possession of that vast ocean in the name of his sovereign , and swore to defend it with his arms against all his enemies . He named this part of the Southern Ocean the Gulf of St. Michael , which it has ever since retained . Balboa ...
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... possession of Montezuma , and governs the empire in his name the governor of Cuba sends an expedi- tion against Cortes - Mexicans revolt , and a dreadful contest en- sues - Montezuma killed - Spaniards retire and suffer greatly- action ...
... possession of Montezuma , and governs the empire in his name the governor of Cuba sends an expedi- tion against Cortes - Mexicans revolt , and a dreadful contest en- sues - Montezuma killed - Spaniards retire and suffer greatly- action ...
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... possessed courage and talents for command , united with a bold and adventurous spirit , and that his humble condition would keep him dependent on his will , and prevent his aspiring at in- dependence . Cortes was one of the adventurers ...
... possessed courage and talents for command , united with a bold and adventurous spirit , and that his humble condition would keep him dependent on his will , and prevent his aspiring at in- dependence . Cortes was one of the adventurers ...
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... possession and conquest of those rich countries , of which they had seen such satisfactory evidence . Cortes , de- lighted with their ardour , declared that his views were the same as their own , but that he had given the order to re ...
... possession and conquest of those rich countries , of which they had seen such satisfactory evidence . Cortes , de- lighted with their ardour , declared that his views were the same as their own , but that he had given the order to re ...
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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.