Duels have a deep history in American History. Alexander Hamilton was the most celebrated casualty of the dueling ethic, having lost his life in an 1804 feud with Aaron Burr on the fields of Weehawken, New Jersey, but there were many more who paid the ultimate price— congressmen, newspaper editors, a signer of the Declaration …
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Antifederalist No. 32 — Federal Taxation and the Doctrine of Implied Powers. (Part I)
A powerful rebuttal of Hamilton, the logic of Brutus can be found in a Supreme Court decision of 1819, McCulloch v. Maryland. Taken from “Brutus” fifth essay, The New-York Journal of December 13, 1787. This constitution considers the people of the several states as one body corporate, and is intended as an original compact; it will …
We’re running a Colonial Brewing Class at Thornbury Farms on November 7, 2021
Colonial Brewing: An Immersive History Experience Join the Regimental Brewmeister for a unique opportunity to experience the art and craft of 18th century brewing. This class will malt the grain, brew the mash over the fire in true 18th century fashion and each participant will take home a growler of the result and necessary equipment …
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FEDERALIST No. 32: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
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Antifederalist Nos. 30-31 — A Virginia Antifederalist on the Issue of Taxation
From The Freeman’s Journal; or, The North-American Intelligencer, October 31, 1787. . . . . It has been the language, since the peace, of the most virtuous and discerning men in America, that the powers vested in Congress were inadequate to the procuring of the benefits that should result from the union. It was found …
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FEDERALIST No. 31: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
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Grave Robbers
As science shifted from the “exact sciences” pushed forward by the church and based not on observation but on theological premise toward “empirical sciences” focused on observation, experimentation, and challenge, new problems arose. Throughout antiquity, doctors need not sully themselves with knowing the form and structure of the body, they delt in elegant theories like …
Bonhomme Richard Spice Ale
Bonhomme Richard was originally a merchant ship built at L’Orient for the French East India Company in 1765. Her design allowed her to be quickly transformed into a man-of-war in case of necessity to support the navy. She made two voyages to China, the first in 1766 and the second in 1769, was transferred briefly …
We’re running a Colonial Brewing Class at Thornbury Farms on November 7, 2021
Colonial Brewing: An Immersive History Experience Join the Regimental Brewmeister for a unique opportunity to experience the art and craft of 18th century brewing. This class will malt the grain, brew the mash over the fire in true 18th century fashion and each participant will take home a growler of the result and necessary equipment …
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FEDERALIST No. 30: Concerning the General Power of Taxation
We are on the eve of a very important election. Much has been said about the Constitution and what is Constitutional so let’s take a few weeks and look at the foundational letters written by Madison, Hamilton, and Jay arguing for the creation of the US Constitution. The comment tab is open. Please share your …
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