Hancock, Mr. Hawley,
Mr. Bowers, Mr. Hobson, Mr. Foster, Mr. Phillips and Mr. Thayer. As the
power of the parliament had been acknowledged, so far, at least, as
to affect us by laws of trade, it was not easy to settle the line of
distinction. It was thought, however, to be very clear that the charters
of the colonies had exempted them from the general legislation of the
British parliament. See Massachusetts State Papers, p. 351]
THE STORY OF JEFFERSON FOR A SCHOOL OR CLUB PROGRAMME.
Each numbered paragraph is to be given to a pupil or member to read, or
to recite in a clear, distinct tone.
If the school or club is small, each person may take three or four
paragraphs, but should not be required to recite them in succession.
1. Thomas Jefferson was born April 13, 1743. His home was among the
mountains of Central Virginia on a farm, called Shadwell, 150 miles
northwest of Williamsburg.
2. His father's name was Peter Jefferson. His ancestors were Welsh
people. Like George Washington, he learned the art of surveying. He was
a superb specimen of a Virginia landholder, being a giant in frame, and
having the strength of three strong men.
3. One of his father's favorite maxims was, "Never ask another to do for
you what you can do for yourself.
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