American Eloquence : a Collection of Speeches and Addresses: By the Most Eminent Orators of America ; with Biographical Sketches and Illustrative Notes, Volumen1D. Appleton and Company, 1858 |
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... citizens . We are come hither to preserve the men ? Is it worthy of that manly fortitude poor commonwealth of Virginia , if it can be that ought to characterize republicans ? It is possibly done : something must be done to pre- said ...
... citizens . We are come hither to preserve the men ? Is it worthy of that manly fortitude poor commonwealth of Virginia , if it can be that ought to characterize republicans ? It is possibly done : something must be done to pre- said ...
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... citizens to what they were then , and decide whether persons and property are not as safe and secure as they were at that time . Is there a man in this com- monwealth , whose person can be insulted with impunity ? Cannot redress be had ...
... citizens to what they were then , and decide whether persons and property are not as safe and secure as they were at that time . Is there a man in this com- monwealth , whose person can be insulted with impunity ? Cannot redress be had ...
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... citizens , we thought their deliberations ents to exclude us from a participation in co would have been solely confined to that revi - mercial advantages ? Does he advise us , sion . Instead of this , a new system , totally different in ...
... citizens , we thought their deliberations ents to exclude us from a participation in co would have been solely confined to that revi - mercial advantages ? Does he advise us , sion . Instead of this , a new system , totally different in ...
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... citizens , to abject , dependent subjects or slaves . The honorable gentleman has anticipated what we are to be reduced to , by degradingly assim- ilating our citizens to a herd . energy that this happened ? If two provinces ...
... citizens , to abject , dependent subjects or slaves . The honorable gentleman has anticipated what we are to be reduced to , by degradingly assim- ilating our citizens to a herd . energy that this happened ? If two provinces ...
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... citizens is dreadful . that great theatre of the world the little Amer- ican matters vanish . Do you believe , that ... citizen of Vir- ginia , who is now in Paris , which disproves the We are in the next place frightened by dan ...
... citizens is dreadful . that great theatre of the world the little Amer- ican matters vanish . Do you believe , that ... citizen of Vir- ginia , who is now in Paris , which disproves the We are in the next place frightened by dan ...
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Página 240 - This within certain limits is probably true, and in governments of a monarchical cast, patriotism may look with indulgence, if not with favor, upon 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...
Página 137 - State to all mankind ; and no person shall be rendered incompetent to be a witness on account of his opinions on matters of religious belief; but the liberty of conscience hereby secured shall not be so construed as to excuse acts of licentiousness, or justify practices inconsistent with the peace or safety of this State.
Página 239 - Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally. This spirit, unfortunately, is inseparable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human mind.
Página 11 - ... of all the various modes and forms of government, that is best which is capable of producing the greatest degree of happiness and safety...
Página 239 - One method of assault may be to effect, in the forms of the constitution, alterations, which will impair the energy of the system, and thus to undermine what cannot be directly overthrown. In all the changes to which you may be invited, remember that time and habit are at least as necessary to fix the true character of governments, as of other human institutions...
Página 241 - Antipathy in one nation against another, disposes each more readily to offer insult and injury, to lay hold of slight causes of umbrage, and to be haughty and intractable, when accidental or trifling occasions of dispute occur. Hence frequent collisions, obstinate, envenomed and bloody contests. The nation, prompted by ill will and resentment, sometimes impels to war the government, contrary to the best calculations of policy.
Página 239 - The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissensions, which, in different ages and countries, has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads, at length, to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual...
Página 241 - ... 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? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas ! is it rendered impossible by its...
Página 235 - In tendering this homage to the Great Author of every public and private good, I assure myself that it expresses your, sentiments not less than my own, nor those of my fellow-citizens at large less than either.
Página 238 - 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.