Eloquence of the United States, Հատոր 5E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... nature with all that administers to the convenience of life , have been reduced to that contemptible state in which they now appear ; and by these , Britain- -but if I was possessed of the gift of prophecy , I dare not , except by ...
... nature with all that administers to the convenience of life , have been reduced to that contemptible state in which they now appear ; and by these , Britain- -but if I was possessed of the gift of prophecy , I dare not , except by ...
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... nature , order and good government must soon arise . But tyranny , when once established , entails its curses on a nation to the latest period of time ; unless some daring genius , inspired by heaven , shall , unappalled by danger ...
... nature , order and good government must soon arise . But tyranny , when once established , entails its curses on a nation to the latest period of time ; unless some daring genius , inspired by heaven , shall , unappalled by danger ...
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... nature of mankind , as well as from constant experience , that standing armies always endanger the liberty of the subject . But when the people , on the one part , considered the army as sent to enslave them , and the army , on the 36 ...
... nature of mankind , as well as from constant experience , that standing armies always endanger the liberty of the subject . But when the people , on the one part , considered the army as sent to enslave them , and the army , on the 36 ...
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... Nature reluctant , shrinks already from the view , and the chilled blood rolls slowly backward to its foun- tain . We wildly stare about , and with amazement ask , who spread this ruin round us ? What wretch has dared deface the image ...
... Nature reluctant , shrinks already from the view , and the chilled blood rolls slowly backward to its foun- tain . We wildly stare about , and with amazement ask , who spread this ruin round us ? What wretch has dared deface the image ...
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... nature ; that the most proper and effectual methods had been taken to prevent these mischiefs ; and that they , ( the parliament , ) might depend upon a firm resolution , to withstand every attempt to weaken or impair the supreme ...
... nature ; that the most proper and effectual methods had been taken to prevent these mischiefs ; and that they , ( the parliament , ) might depend upon a firm resolution , to withstand every attempt to weaken or impair the supreme ...
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Էջ 256 - And ever against eating cares Lap me in soft Lydian airs Married to immortal verse, Such as the meeting soul may pierce In notes, with many a winding bout Of linked sweetness long drawn out, With wanton heed and giddy cunning, The melting voice through mazes running, Untwisting all the chains that tie The hidden soul of harmony; That Orpheus...
Էջ 124 - The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Էջ 2 - Congress of the United States, entitled, "An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the authors and proprietors of such copies, during the times therein mentioned." And also to the Act, entitled, " An Act supplementary to an Act, entitled, ' An Act for the encouragement of learning, by securing the copies of Maps, Charts, and Books, to the Authors and Proprietors of such copies during the times therein mentioned,' and extending the benefits thereof...
Էջ 63 - Peace — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish ? What would they have ? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery ? Forbid it, Almighty God ! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Էջ 61 - and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation ? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled, that force must be called in to win back our love ? 2.
Էջ 124 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public...
Էջ 122 - ... that the intrinsic embarrassment inseparable from the selection of the proper objects (which is always a choice of difficulties), ought to be a decisive motive for a candid construction of the conduct of the government in making it, and for a spirit of acquiescence in the measures for obtaining revenue, which the public exigencies may at any time dictate. Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations ; cultivate peace and harmony with all.
Էջ 115 - Is there a doubt whether a common government can embrace so large a sphere? Let experience solve it. To listen to mere speculation in such a case were criminal. We are authorized to hope that a proper organization of the whole with auxiliary agency of governments for the respective subdivisions, will afford a happy issue to the experiment. It is well worth a fair and full experiment.
Էջ 117 - Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all. The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish Government, presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established Government.
Էջ 111 - The impressions, with which I first undertook the arduous trust, were explained on the proper occasion. In the discharge of this trust, I will only say, that I have, with good intentions, contributed towards the organization and administration of the government the best exertions of which a very fallible judgment was capable. Not unconscious in the outset, of the inferiority of my qualifications, experience in my own eyes, perhaps still more in the eyes of others, has strengthened the motives to...