An Inquiry Into the Formation of Washington's Farewell Address ...Parry & McMillan, 1859 - 250 páginas |
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... contained the ambiguity which it is the object of the Inquiry to clear away . There are not many words in our language that describe a greater variety of ope- rations than the word Author . From the first step in production , even from ...
... contained the ambiguity which it is the object of the Inquiry to clear away . There are not many words in our language that describe a greater variety of ope- rations than the word Author . From the first step in production , even from ...
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... Writings , of which he was the editor ; " that the manner in which that Address origi- " nated is one of small moment , since its real importance 66 " consists in its being known to contain the 12 MR . JAY'S ABSTRACT OPINION .
... Writings , of which he was the editor ; " that the manner in which that Address origi- " nated is one of small moment , since its real importance 66 " consists in its being known to contain the 12 MR . JAY'S ABSTRACT OPINION .
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Horace Binney. 66 " consists in its being known to contain the sentiments of Washington , uttered on a solemn occasion , and designed " for the benefit of his countrymen . " There is no reason to question the propriety of this remark ...
Horace Binney. 66 " consists in its being known to contain the sentiments of Washington , uttered on a solemn occasion , and designed " for the benefit of his countrymen . " There is no reason to question the propriety of this remark ...
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... words in a copy , is understood , 1 believe , to be an intimation that the original does not contain the bracketed word or words . by experience , be brought as near to perfection as 20 WASHINGTON'S LETTER TO MADISON .
... words in a copy , is understood , 1 believe , to be an intimation that the original does not contain the bracketed word or words . by experience , be brought as near to perfection as 20 WASHINGTON'S LETTER TO MADISON .
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... contained in " it ; thirdly , the time it should appear , that is , whether at the " declaration of my intention to withdraw from the service of the public , or to let it be the closing act of my administration , which " will end with ...
... contained in " it ; thirdly , the time it should appear , that is , whether at the " declaration of my intention to withdraw from the service of the public , or to let it be the closing act of my administration , which " will end with ...
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30th July 6th September abstract administration alliances alterations amended copy appear authorship autograph copy bearing Bushrod Washington cancelled character clause common confidence consideration Constitution copy of Hamilton's course danger duty Executive Government express faction favor fellow-citizens foreign intrigue foreign nations ginal habits Hamil Hamilton's draught Hamilton's letter Hamilton's original draught Hamilton's revision happiness Heads of Topics honor ilton influence ington interest interview Irving's Appendix Jay's letter jealousy Judge Peters language liberty Madison Madison's draught matter ment morality motives occasion opinion paragraph patriotism peace perhaps political preparatory draught preserved paper principles printed proof proper reference regard remarks respect retirement rience sent to Washington sentiments Solonian Constitution Sparks Sparks's spirit of party suggested thought tion ton's Union Wash Washington and Hamilton Washington to Hamilton Washington's draught Washington's Farewell Address Washington's letter Washington's original Washington's Writings whole words written
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Página 243 - ... enlightened, and at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too 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?
Página 216 - 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. All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency.
Página 246 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it ; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary, and would be unwise to extend...
Página 228 - 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...
Página 217 - It is, indeed, little else than a name, where the government is too feeble to withstand the enterprises of faction, to confine each member of the society within the limits prescribed by the laws, and to maintain all in the secure and tranquil enjoyment of the rights of person and property.
Página 249 - ... the hope that my country will never cease to view them with indulgence ; and that, after forty-five years of my life dedicated to its service with an upright zeal, the faults of incompetent abilities will be consigned to oblivion, as myself must soon be to the mansions of rest. Relying on its kindness in this, as in other things, and actuated by that fervent love towards it which is so natural to a man who views in it the native soil of himself and his progenitors for several generations...
Página 192 - But as it is easy to foresee that, from different causes and from different quarters much pains will be taken, many artifices employed to weaken in your minds the conviction of this truth, as this is the point in your political fortress against which the batteries of internal and external enemies will be most constantly and actively (though often covertly and insidiously) directed...
Página 229 - ... beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me ; still more for the steadfast confidence with which it has supported me ; and for the opportunities 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...
Página 242 - ... avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertions in time of peace to discharge the debts which unavoidable wars may have occasioned, not ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear.
Página 244 - ... latter without adequate inducement or justification. It leads also to concessions to the favorite nation of privileges denied to others, which is apt doubly to injure the nation making the concessions; by unnecessarily parting with what ought to have been retained, and by exciting jealousy, ill-will, and a disposition to retaliate, in the parties from whom equal privileges are withheld.