A Short History of British Colonial PolicyMethuen & Company, 1897 - 503 стор. |
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... troops were unpaid , he himself was the King's creditor for many years of arrears of pay , for which he pleaded so often in vain that he was obliged at last to give a modest account of his services to show that without vanity he ...
... troops were unpaid , he himself was the King's creditor for many years of arrears of pay , for which he pleaded so often in vain that he was obliged at last to give a modest account of his services to show that without vanity he ...
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... troops , together with a fourth - rate man of war at Boston and a fifth - rate one at New York , would secure the Colonies in their allegiance to the Crown , " so long as the world lasts . " Of greater interest were the proposals made ...
... troops , together with a fourth - rate man of war at Boston and a fifth - rate one at New York , would secure the Colonies in their allegiance to the Crown , " so long as the world lasts . " Of greater interest were the proposals made ...
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... troops in a West Indian expedition , and for the reduction by the New England militia of Louisbourg . Neither matter served to increase the prestige of the Mother country . The attempts upon Cartagena and Santiago de Cuba in 1741 and ...
... troops in a West Indian expedition , and for the reduction by the New England militia of Louisbourg . Neither matter served to increase the prestige of the Mother country . The attempts upon Cartagena and Santiago de Cuba in 1741 and ...
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... troops ; to have charge of the gunpowder ; to erect forts ; and to decide how they were to be raised and by whom . The militia , he further asserted , refused to obey the Governor's orders unless confirmed by Act of Assembly . A young ...
... troops ; to have charge of the gunpowder ; to erect forts ; and to decide how they were to be raised and by whom . The militia , he further asserted , refused to obey the Governor's orders unless confirmed by Act of Assembly . A young ...
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... troops , government officials and clergy , consisted of 380. Nor did Louisiana thrive better under Crozat . In 1717 it was restored to the Crown , but was soon after 1 Supra , p . 84 . handed over to the new Mississippi Company . The ...
... troops , government officials and clergy , consisted of 380. Nor did Louisiana thrive better under Crozat . In 1717 it was restored to the Crown , but was soon after 1 Supra , p . 84 . handed over to the new Mississippi Company . The ...
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Сторінка 219 - ... we cheerfully consent to the operation of such acts of the British parliament, as are bona fide, restrained to the regulation of our external commerce, for the purpose of securing the commercial advantages of the whole empire to the mother country, and the commercial benefits of its respective members ; excluding every idea of taxation internal or external, for raising a revenue on the subjects in America, without their consent.
Сторінка 196 - It is my opinion, that this kingdom has no right to lay a tax upon the colonies. At the same time, I assert the authority of this kingdom over 'the colonies to be sovereign and supreme, in every circumstance of government and legislation whatsoever.
Сторінка 475 - The occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...
Сторінка 42 - Politic, for our better ordering and preservation and furtherance of the ends aforesaid; and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Сторінка 370 - General shall not summon any person to the Senate, except on a further like direction by the Queen on the like recommendation, until each of the three divisions of Canada is represented by twenty-four Senators and no more.
Сторінка 173 - That for these purposes they have power to make laws and lay and levy such general duties, imposts or taxes, as to them shall appear most equal and just (considering the ability and other circumstances of the inhabitants in the several colonies), and such as may be collected with the least inconvenience to the people, rather discouraging luxury, than loading industry with unnecessary burthens...
Сторінка 197 - At the same time let the sovereign authority of this country over the colonies be asserted in as strong terms as can be devised, and be made to extend to every point of legislation whatsoever. That we may bind their trade, confine their manufactures, and exercise every power whatsoever, except that of taking their money out of their pockets without their consent.
Сторінка 340 - We quit this colony under the full assurance that the English Government has nothing more to require of us, and will allow us to govern ourselves without its interference in future.
Сторінка 434 - The South African Republic will conclude no treaty or engagement with any State or nation other than the Orange Free State, nor with any native tribe to the eastward or westward of the Republic, until the same has been approved by her Majesty the Queen.
Сторінка 192 - Resolution, by which it is declared that, towards defraying the necessary Expences of defending, protecting and securing the British Colonies and Plantations in America, it may be proper to charge certain Stamp Duties in the said Colonies and Plantations...