Eloquence of the United States, Volumen5E. & H. Clark, 1827 |
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... already followed from quartering regular troops in this town . Let our misfortunes teach posterity to guard against such evils for the future . Standing armies are some- times , ( I would by no means say generally , much less ...
... already followed from quartering regular troops in this town . Let our misfortunes teach posterity to guard against such evils for the future . Standing armies are some- times , ( I would by no means say generally , much less ...
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... already shak- en the empire to its centre , yet still it is persisted in . Regardless of the voice of reason ; deaf to the prayers and supplications ; and unaffected with the flowing tears of suffering millions , the British ministry ...
... already shak- en the empire to its centre , yet still it is persisted in . Regardless of the voice of reason ; deaf to the prayers and supplications ; and unaffected with the flowing tears of suffering millions , the British ministry ...
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... 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 of his God ? Has haughty ...
... 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 of his God ? Has haughty ...
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... already for your injured country . The storm subsides - a solemn pause ensues - you spare , upon condition they depart . They go - they quit your city - they no more shall give offence . Thus closes the important drama . And could it ...
... already for your injured country . The storm subsides - a solemn pause ensues - you spare , upon condition they depart . They go - they quit your city - they no more shall give offence . Thus closes the important drama . And could it ...
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be justified ? On the acts of parliament ? They are already proved to be void . On the discretionary pow- er which the king has of acting where the laws are silent ? That power must be subservient to the inter- est and happiness of ...
be justified ? On the acts of parliament ? They are already proved to be void . On the discretionary pow- er which the king has of acting where the laws are silent ? That power must be subservient to the inter- est and happiness of ...
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Página 111 - The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Página 61 - 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!
Página 395 - Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and my heart to this vote.
Página 398 - Sir, before God, I believe the hour is come. My judgment approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope, in this life, I am now ready here to stake upon it ; and I leave off as I begun, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration.
Página 501 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Página 119 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Página 111 - The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
Página 124 - Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand, neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing...
Página 111 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Página 122 - ... 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...