An Inquiry Into the Formation of Washington's Farewell Address ...Parry & McMillan, 1859 - 250 páginas |
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... preserve , that is to say , did not destroy , the original draught of the address he had pre- pared for Washington , and did likewise preserve the original letters of Washington upon that subject , as well as upon others , it is ...
... preserve , that is to say , did not destroy , the original draught of the address he had pre- pared for Washington , and did likewise preserve the original letters of Washington upon that subject , as well as upon others , it is ...
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... preserve , that is to say , did destroy , papers which would have made the point clear , while at the same time he did not destroy , that is to say , did preserve , the principal paper by which his claims , whatever they may be , are to ...
... preserve , that is to say , did destroy , papers which would have made the point clear , while at the same time he did not destroy , that is to say , did preserve , the principal paper by which his claims , whatever they may be , are to ...
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... preservation of papers which reveal its object , can be imputed to Madison or to Hamilton . If the preservation of such papers involves Madison or Hamil- ton in the indelicacy of violating secrecy for his own advan- tage , against the ...
... preservation of papers which reveal its object , can be imputed to Madison or to Hamilton . If the preservation of such papers involves Madison or Hamil- ton in the indelicacy of violating secrecy for his own advan- tage , against the ...
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... or another , was found among Washington's papers , after his death . The paper that was so found , and which I shall hereafter refer to as the preserved paper , is described 30 WASHINGTON'S PREPARATION OF A DRAUGHT .
... or another , was found among Washington's papers , after his death . The paper that was so found , and which I shall hereafter refer to as the preserved paper , is described 30 WASHINGTON'S PREPARATION OF A DRAUGHT .
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... preserved , in which is first in- " serted Mr. Madison's draught , and then a series of memoran- " da or loose hints , evidently designed to be wrought into the " Address . These are here printed as transcribed from the 66 66 original ...
... preserved , in which is first in- " serted Mr. Madison's draught , and then a series of memoran- " da or loose hints , evidently designed to be wrought into the " Address . These are here printed as transcribed from the 66 66 original ...
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An Inquiry Into the Formation of Washington's Farewell Address ... Horace Binney Vista completa - 1859 |
An Inquiry Into the Formation of Washington's Farewell Address ... Horace Binney Vista completa - 1859 |
An Inquiry Into the Formation of Washington's Farewell Address ... Horace Binney Vista completa - 1859 |
Términos y frases comunes
30th July 6th September abstract administration alliances alterations amended copy appear authorship autograph copy bearing 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 Horace Binney 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 240 - ... the spirit of party. But in those of the popular character in governments purely elective it is a spirit not to be encouraged. From their natural tendency it is certain there will always be enough of that spirit for every salutary purpose, and there being constant danger of excess the effort ought to be by force of public opinion to mitigate and assuage it. A fire not to be quenched, it demands a uniform vigilance to prevent its bursting into a flame, lest instead of warming, it should consume.
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 76 - 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 diffidence of myself...
Página 230 - ... the happiness of the people of these States, under the auspices of liberty, may be made complete by so careful a preservation and so prudent a use of this blessing as will acquire to them the glory of recommending it to the applause, the affection, and adoption of every nation which is yet a stranger to it.
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 238 - 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 235 - Western country have lately had a useful lesson on this head ; they have seen, in the negotiation by the Executive, and in the unanimous ratification by the Senate, of the treaty with Spain, and in the universal satisfaction at that event, throughout the United States, a decisive proof, how unfounded were the suspicions propagated among them of a policy in the general government and in the Atlantic States unfriendly to their interests in regard to the Mississippi...
Página 243 - 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 232 - 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. — You have in a common cause fought and triumphed together. The Independence and Liberty you possess are the work of joint councils and joint efforts — of common dangers, sufferings and successes.
Página 248 - ... understanding of the matter, that right, so far from being denied by any of the Belligerent Powers, has been virtually admitted by all. The duty of holding a neutral conduct...