Life of George Washington, Volumen5Putnam, 1859 |
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... enemy to monarchies before I came to Europe , and am ten thousand times more so since I have seen what they are . There is scarcely an evil known in these countries which may not be traced to their king as its source , nor a good which ...
... enemy to monarchies before I came to Europe , and am ten thousand times more so since I have seen what they are . There is scarcely an evil known in these countries which may not be traced to their king as its source , nor a good which ...
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... enemy . After he had rejoined the main force , the whole expedition made its way back to Fort Washington , on the banks of the Ohio . During all this time , Washington had been rusti- cating at Mount Vernon , in utter ignorance of the ...
... enemy . After he had rejoined the main force , the whole expedition made its way back to Fort Washington , on the banks of the Ohio . During all this time , Washington had been rusti- cating at Mount Vernon , in utter ignorance of the ...
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... enemies , the success of our grand and good revolution is , at least , thank heaven , assured in France , and soon it will propagate itself in the rest of the world , if we succeed in establishing public order in this country ...
... enemies , the success of our grand and good revolution is , at least , thank heaven , assured in France , and soon it will propagate itself in the rest of the world , if we succeed in establishing public order in this country ...
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... enemy's country , that such detachments as might be entitled to their discharges , would be afraid to return . The army had proceeded six days after leaving Fort Jefferson , and were drawing near a part of the coun- try where they were ...
... enemy's country , that such detachments as might be entitled to their discharges , would be afraid to return . The army had proceeded six days after leaving Fort Jefferson , and were drawing near a part of the coun- try where they were ...
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... enemy . The militia , however , showed signs of insubordination . They complained of being too much fatigued for the purpose ; in short , the ser- vice was not , and probably could not be enforced . Sentinels posted around the camp ...
... enemy . The militia , however , showed signs of insubordination . They complained of being too much fatigued for the purpose ; in short , the ser- vice was not , and probably could not be enforced . Sentinels posted around the camp ...
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Página 358 - I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals, that under circumstances in which the passions, agitated in every direction, were liable to mislead, amidst appearances sometimes dubious, vicissitudes of fortune often discouraging...
Página 373 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Página 369 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Página 363 - Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent • the opinions and aims of other districts.
Página 358 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Página 372 - ... into one the enmities of the other, betrays the former into a participation in the quarrels and wars of the latter without adequate inducement or justification. It leads also to concessions to the favorite nation...
Página 371 - ... novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt, that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas ! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
Página 361 - North, sees its agriculture grow and its commerce expand. Turning partly into its own channels the seamen of the North, it finds its particular navigation invigorated; and while it contributes, in different ways, to nourish and increase the general mass of the national navigation, it looks forward to the protection of a maritime strength to which itself is unequally adapted.
Página 371 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Página 357 - I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or propriety; and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that, in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.