...which ratified the same, a treaty with Tripoli whose opening words are these : " As the Government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion,—as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity...

...states so common in the Old World — T and signed by Washington, it is said : " As the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion" etc., etc. This document, a most exact expression of the American principle as embodied in the Constitu...

...In 171*6 a treaty was made with Tripoli, in which it was declared (Article II.) that "the Government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion." This treaty was framed by an exCongregationalist clergyman, and was signed by President Washington....

...In 1796 a treaty was made with Tripoli, in which it was declared (Article II.) that "the Government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion." This treaty was framed by an exCongregationalist clergyman, and was signed by President Washington....

...and tribute was not provided for. The llth article of this treaty is peculiar. " As the government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian 'religion ; as it has, in itself, no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquillity of Musselmen...

...Christian churches — the attitude and character of our political system is thus stated : " The Government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion ; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquillity of Mussulmans...

...Columbia. Washington, in the treaty made with Tripoli, in 1796, distinctly stated : ' ' The government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded upon the Christian religion. ' ' Jefferson says it was "meant by the framers of the Constitution to...

...good-will of Mohammedanism and prospering our trade, it was solemnly declared that "the government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion." ' This shameful repudiation by officials ready to imitate the infamy of Iscariot, availed us nothing....

...regarded as the just doom of "Christian dogs," — it was expressly declared that " the Government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion." 1 By a treaty with Tunis, purchased after some delay, but at a smaller price than that with Tripoli,...

...of the Treaty sent to the Senate in 179G, when discussing affairs with Tripoli: "As the Government of the United States of America is not in any sense founded on the Christian religion — as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of the Mussulmans,...