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... march immediately into France with all the strength they were able to collect . The popul- tion of Switzerland could easily fur- nish an immense army of hardy , courageous , and well disciplined men . Nothing was , at the same time ...
... march immediately into France with all the strength they were able to collect . The popul- tion of Switzerland could easily fur- nish an immense army of hardy , courageous , and well disciplined men . Nothing was , at the same time ...
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... March . This decision of the senate , which took place on the twenty - sixth of February , was im- mediately communicated to the French general , by his secret parti- sans . He prepared , in consequence , to anticipate the attack ...
... March . This decision of the senate , which took place on the twenty - sixth of February , was im- mediately communicated to the French general , by his secret parti- sans . He prepared , in consequence , to anticipate the attack ...
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... March . Though attacked unawares , the Swiss de- fended themselves with so much bravery , that the French would have been repulsed , had not treachery come to their assistance . An officer , high in command in the Swiss ar- my ...
... March . Though attacked unawares , the Swiss de- fended themselves with so much bravery , that the French would have been repulsed , had not treachery come to their assistance . An officer , high in command in the Swiss ar- my ...
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... March were marked by desperate engagements , wherein , notwith- standing they were hopeless of vic- tory , the Swiss fought like men re- solved to make the victors pay dear for it . Struck with their invincible courage , and fearful of ...
... March were marked by desperate engagements , wherein , notwith- standing they were hopeless of vic- tory , the Swiss fought like men re- solved to make the victors pay dear for it . Struck with their invincible courage , and fearful of ...
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... March , and was followed by the reduction of the city of Berne , in the evening . The terms of the capitulation granted to it were ill observed by the French sol- diers , who pillaged the inhabitants , and were guilty of many excesses ...
... March , and was followed by the reduction of the city of Berne , in the evening . The terms of the capitulation granted to it were ill observed by the French sol- diers , who pillaged the inhabitants , and were guilty of many excesses ...
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Page 319 - have arisen what river was truly intended under the name of the river St. Croix...
Page 220 - An act for the safety and preservation of his Majesty's person and government against treasonable and seditious practices and attempts...
Page 128 - Wexford without opposi" tion, to lay down their arms, and return to their allegiance, provided that " their persons and properties are guaranteed by the commanding officer ;
Page 316 - Believe me, Sir, no one can more cordially approve of the wise and prudent measures of your administration. They ought to inspire universal confidence and will no doubt, combined with the state of things, call from Congress such laws and means, as will enable you to meet the full force and extent of the crisis.
Page 316 - ... and those of their agents to countenance and invigorate opposition ; their disregard of solemn treaties and the laws of nations ; their war upon our defenceless commerce ; their treatment of our ministers of peace...
Page 216 - No Freeman shall be taken, or imprisoned, or be disseised of his Freehold, or Liberties, or free Customs, or be outlawed, or exiled, or any otherwise destroyed; nor will we pass upon him, nor condemn him, but by lawful Judgment of his Peers, or by the Law of the Land. We will sell to no man, we will not deny or defer to any man either Justice or Right.
Page 232 - ... forced from His Majesty's peaceable and loyal subjects, and to disarm the rebels, and all persons disaffected to His Majesty's Government, by the most summary and effectual measures.
Page 334 - it is not so ; and I must be in a wretched state indeed when your company would not be a delight to me.
Page 97 - ... and that such arms may be first duly exemplified" — they shall, I will take care of that — "according to the laws of arms, and recorded in the Herald's Office.
Page 316 - Satisfied, therefore, that you have sincerely wished and endeavoured to avert war, and exhausted to the last drop the cup of reconciliation, we can with pure hearts appeal to Heaven for the justice of Our cause ; and may confidently trust the final result to that kind Providence who has heretofore and so often signally favoured the people of these United States.