The Historical Writings of John Fiske: Illustrated with Many Photogravures, Maps, Charts, Facsimiles, Etc. ...Houghton. Mifflin Company, 1888 |
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... king . On the other hand , the Earl of Shelburne was , in a certain sense , the political heir of Lord Chat- ham , and represented principles far more lib- Character Shelburne eral than those of the Old Whigs . 4 THE CRITICAL PERIOD.
... king . On the other hand , the Earl of Shelburne was , in a certain sense , the political heir of Lord Chat- ham , and represented principles far more lib- Character Shelburne eral than those of the Old Whigs . 4 THE CRITICAL PERIOD.
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... hands the Whig power would not be likely to grow too strong , and dissensions would be sure to arise , from which the king might hope to profit . The first place in the treasury was accordingly offered to Shel- burne ; and when he ...
... hands the Whig power would not be likely to grow too strong , and dissensions would be sure to arise , from which the king might hope to profit . The first place in the treasury was accordingly offered to Shel- burne ; and when he ...
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... hand , the Whig aristocracy , led by Rockingham , were as bitterly opposed as the king himself to any change in the method of electing parliaments ; and , incredible as it may seem , even such a man as Burke maintained that the old ...
... hand , the Whig aristocracy , led by Rockingham , were as bitterly opposed as the king himself to any change in the method of electing parliaments ; and , incredible as it may seem , even such a man as Burke maintained that the old ...
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... hand , Shelburne felt sure that France would insist upon further concessions , and he thought it best to hold in reserve the recognition of inde- pendence as a consideration to be bargained for . Informal negotiations began between ...
... hand , Shelburne felt sure that France would insist upon further concessions , and he thought it best to hold in reserve the recognition of inde- pendence as a consideration to be bargained for . Informal negotiations began between ...
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... and Nova Scotia ; but he knew that almost every member of the Whig ministry had publicly expressed the opinion that the war against America was an unjust and wanton war ; and being , moreover , a shrewd hand at a I I RESULTS OF YORKTOWN.
... and Nova Scotia ; but he knew that almost every member of the Whig ministry had publicly expressed the opinion that the war against America was an unjust and wanton war ; and being , moreover , a shrewd hand at a I I RESULTS OF YORKTOWN.
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Página 255 - May next, to take into consideration the situation of the United States, to devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the constitution of the federal government adequate to the exigencies of the union ; and to report such an act for that purpose to the United States in Congress assembled, as, when agreed to by them, and afterwards confirmed by the legislatures of every State, will effectually provide for the same.
Página 273 - It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterward defend our work ? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair ; the event is in the hand of God.
Página 310 - Slavery discourages arts and manufactures. The poor despise labor when performed by slaves. They prevent the emigration of whites, who really enrich and strengthen a country. They produce the most pernicious effect on manners. Every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant. They bring the judgment of Heaven on a country.
Página 326 - He said he was for vesting the executive power in a single person, though he was not for giving him the power of war and peace. A single man would feel the greatest responsibility, and administer the public affairs best. Mr. SHERMAN said, he considered the executive magistracy as nothing more than an institution for carrying the will of the legislature into effect...
Página 255 - Jersey had enlarged the object of their appointment, empowering their commissioners " to consider how far a uniform system in their commercial regulations and other important matters might be necessary to the common interest and permanent harmony of the several states," and to report such an act on the subject as, when ratified by them, " would enable the United States in Congress assembled effectually to provide for the exigencies of the Union.
Página 130 - If this then be your treatment, while the swords you wear are necessary for the defence of America, what have you to expect from peace, when your voice shall sink, and your strength dissipate by division ; when those very swords, the instruments and companions of your glory...
Página 280 - If the day should ever arrive (which God forbid !) when the people of the different parts of our country shall allow their local affairs to be administered by prefects sent from Washington, and when the self-government of the States shall have been so far lost as that of the departments of France, or even so far as that of the counties of England, — on that day the progressive political career of the American people will have come to an end, and the hopes that have been built upon it for the future...
Página 54 - That it is now necessary to declare that, to report any opinion, or pretended opinion, of his majesty, upon any bill, or other proceeding, depending in either House of Parliament, with a view to influence the votes of the members, is a high crime and misdemeanor, derogatory to the honour of the crown, a breach of the fundamental privileges of Parliament, and subversive of the constitution of this country.
Página 365 - That the said report with the resolutions and letter accompanying the same be transmitted to the several legislatures in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates chosen in each state by the people thereof in conformity to the resolves of the convention made and provided in that case.
Página 129 - A country willing to redress your wrongs, cherish your worth, and reward your services ? A country courting your return to private life, with tears of gratitude and smiles of admiration, longing to divide with you that independency which your gallantry has given, and those riches which your wounds have preserved?