Remarkable Events in the History of America from the Earliest Times to the Year 1848 Volume 1 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1848 Excerpt: ...shall shortly come to you myself; at which time we may more largely and freely confer and discourse of these matters; in the mean time I have sent my commissioners to treat with you about land, and a firm league of peace; let me desire you to be kind to them and the people, and receive these presents and tokens, which I have sent you, as a testimony of my good will to you, and my resolution to live justly, peaceably, and friendly with you. "I am your loving Friend, "william Penn." N the beginning of the year 1682, Penn published his frame of government, and certain laws agreed on in England, by himself and the purchasers under him, entitled, "The frame of the government of the Province of Pennsylvania, in America; together with certain laws agreed upon in England, by the governor and divers freemen of the aforesaid province. To be further explained and confirmed there by the first provincial council that shall be held, if they see meet." In the preface to this frame is exhibited a sketch of the author's sentiments on the nature of government in general; his reflections on the different modes of it; and his inducement for forming his. After having quoted several parts of the Scriptures relative to government, he proceeds, in the following words: --"This settles the Divine right of government beyond exception; and that for two ends, --first, to terrify evil-doers; secondly, to cherish those that do well: which gives government a life beyond corruption, and makes it as durable in the world as good men shall be. So that government seems to me a part of religion itself, --a thing sacred in its institution and end. For, if it does not directly remove the cause, it crushes the effects of evil; and is, as such, a lower, yet an emanation o...