Britain and Her ColoniesE. Stanford, 1865 - 271 Seiten |
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... ' is the language of English statesmen even at the present day ; give them self - government at the very origin of their existence as separate communities , is the teaching of history COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS , ANCIENT AND MODERN . 23.
... ' is the language of English statesmen even at the present day ; give them self - government at the very origin of their existence as separate communities , is the teaching of history COLONIAL GOVERNMENTS , ANCIENT AND MODERN . 23.
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Jesse Beaufort Hurlbert. existence as separate communities , is the teaching of history . Rhode Island with but six citizens , and Connecticut with one hundred , governed themselves from their foundation . Their charters , when given ...
Jesse Beaufort Hurlbert. existence as separate communities , is the teaching of history . Rhode Island with but six citizens , and Connecticut with one hundred , governed themselves from their foundation . Their charters , when given ...
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... existence of the army and navy , and may be the very existence of the government , the integrity of the empire , ques- tions of foreign and domestic policy , every interest except commerce , -all may stand in uncompromising G opposition ...
... existence of the army and navy , and may be the very existence of the government , the integrity of the empire , ques- tions of foreign and domestic policy , every interest except commerce , -all may stand in uncompromising G opposition ...
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... existence of numerous , ardent , and faithful allies in every part of the globe contributes greatly to the protection of the commerce of Britain , carried on on every sea and in every port and navigable river , lessens instead of ...
... existence of numerous , ardent , and faithful allies in every part of the globe contributes greatly to the protection of the commerce of Britain , carried on on every sea and in every port and navigable river , lessens instead of ...
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... existence itself in those young and sparsely settled countries . If every man in England capable of bearing arms were called upon for the defence of his fireside , we should have a better idea of the sacrifices which the colonists in ...
... existence itself in those young and sparsely settled countries . If every man in England capable of bearing arms were called upon for the defence of his fireside , we should have a better idea of the sacrifices which the colonists in ...
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Adderley allegiance appointed assembly Australia Australian colonies authority Britain Brunswick Cape century charter chief chiefly civil coast colo colonial empire colonial policy colonists commerce Committee confederation constitution courts Crown defence dependencies duties Earl Grey EDWARD CARDWELL elected England English statesmen established Europe expenditure exports federated provinces force foreign free-trade French garrisons George Yeardley governor granted Halifax House of Commons Imperial Government important independent Indian interests King labour land laws Legislative Council legislature liberties Lord Lower Canada Majesty's Government manufactures maritime Massachusetts ment military millions mother country nation natives naval navy Newfoundland North American colonies North American provinces Nova Scotia officers old colonies opinion parent Parliament peace population Prince Edward Island protection Quebec question relations representatives Republic revenue says settlement South South Wales sovereign Spain taxation tion trade treaty Trent affair troops union United Upper Canada vast Virginia West Indies whole Zealand
Beliebte Passagen
Seite 39 - But let it be once understood that your government may be one thing and their privileges another, that these two things may exist without any mutual relation - the cement is gone, the cohesion is loosened, and everything hastens to decay and dissolution.
Seite ii - My hold of the colonies is in the close affection which grows from common names, from kindred blood, from similar privileges, and equal protection. These are ties which, though light as air, are as strong as links of iron. Let the colonies always keep the idea of their civil rights associated with your government ; they will cling and grapple to you, and no force under heaven will be of power to tear them from their allegiance. But let it...
Seite 4 - Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation...
Seite 240 - Bills for appropriating any part of the public revenue or for imposing any tax or impost shall originate in the House of Commons.
Seite 239 - The establishment, maintenance and management of public and reformatory prisons in and for the province; 7. The establishment, maintenance and management of hospitals, asylums, charities and eleemosynary institutions in and for the province other than marine hospitals ; 8.
Seite 241 - All Stocks, Cash, Bankers' Balances and Securities for Money belonging to each Province at the Time of the Union, except as in this Act mentioned, shall be the Property of Canada, and shall be taken in Reduction of the amount of the respective Debts of the Provinces at the Union.
Seite 234 - ... and their powers and duties. — and relating to the proceedings at elections, and to the period during which such elections may be continued, — and relating to the trial of controverted elections, and the proceedings incident thereto, — and relating to the vacating of seats of members, and to the...
Seite 229 - That the best interests and present and future prosperity of British North America will be promoted by a Federal Union under the Crown of Great Britain, provided such Union can be effected on principles just to the several provinces.
Seite 229 - Provinces the system of government best adapted under existing circumstances to protect the diversified interests of the several provinces and secure efficiency, harmony, and permanency in the working of the union—would be a general government charged with matters of common interest to the whole country, and local governments for each of the Canadas and for the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, charged with the control of local matters in their respective sections...
Seite 239 - Education ; saving the rights and privileges which the Protestant or Catholic minority in both Canadas may possess as to their denominational schools, at the time when the union goes into operation.