Alexander Hamilton and His Contemporaries: Or, The Rise of the American Constitution by Christopher James RiethmüllerBell and Daldy, 1864 - 452 Seiten |
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... true and deep affection . There , in the midst of the woods and hills , with a noble river washing the borders of his land , pos- sessed of an ample fortune , already honourably dis- tinguished amongst his countrymen , and with a mind ...
... true and deep affection . There , in the midst of the woods and hills , with a noble river washing the borders of his land , pos- sessed of an ample fortune , already honourably dis- tinguished amongst his countrymen , and with a mind ...
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... true policy was to hold him in check , or draw him on in detachments , as circum- stances might suggest , and to take advantage of their superior knowledge of the country , to harass and perplex him , without risking a general ...
... true policy was to hold him in check , or draw him on in detachments , as circum- stances might suggest , and to take advantage of their superior knowledge of the country , to harass and perplex him , without risking a general ...
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... true estimate of the character of his chief . He saw him contending with every variety of peril and annoyance , not the least of which was the ill- concealed envy of some of his principal officers . Already , a party had arisen , to ...
... true estimate of the character of his chief . He saw him contending with every variety of peril and annoyance , not the least of which was the ill- concealed envy of some of his principal officers . Already , a party had arisen , to ...
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... true and good man of average ability , had not sufficient grasp of mind , to take in at one view a vast diversity of matter ; and in Hamilton alone was found that singular mixture of genius and industry which fitted him to render the ...
... true and good man of average ability , had not sufficient grasp of mind , to take in at one view a vast diversity of matter ; and in Hamilton alone was found that singular mixture of genius and industry which fitted him to render the ...
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... true and permanent interests of my country . This is the introduction of large bodies of French troops into Canada , and putting them in possession of the capital of that province , attached to them by all the ties of blood , habits ...
... true and permanent interests of my country . This is the introduction of large bodies of French troops into Canada , and putting them in possession of the capital of that province , attached to them by all the ties of blood , habits ...
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Seite 34 - ... free and independent states ; that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British crown, and that all political connexion between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved ; and that as free and independent states, .they have full power to levy war, conclude peace, contract alliances, establish commerce, and do all other acts and things which independent states may of right do.
Seite 178 - That, in the opinion of Congress, it is expedient that, on the second Monday in May next, a convention of delegates who shall have been appointed by the several states, be held at Philadelphia, for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of confederation, and reporting to Congress, and the several legislatures, such...
Seite 209 - Thus I consent, sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure that it is not the best.
Seite 6 - When your lordships look at the papers transmitted us from America, when you consider their decency, firmness, and wisdom, you cannot but respect their cause, and wish to make it your own.
Seite 19 - As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress, that, as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment, at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it. I will keep an exact account of my expenses. Those, I doubt not, they will discharge; and that is all I desire.
Seite 361 - When a retrospect is taken of the Washingtonian administration for eight years, it is a subject of the greatest astonishment that a single individual should have cankered the principles of republicanism in an enlightened people, just emerged from the gulf of despotism, and should have carried his designs against the public liberty so far, as to have put in jeopardy its very existence. Such however are the facts, and with these staring us in the face, this day ought to be a JUBILEE in the United States.
Seite 87 - I trust that the request I make to your Excellency at this serious period, and which is to soften my last moments, will not be rejected. Sympathy towards a soldier will surely induce your Excellency and a military tribunal to adapt the mode of my death to the feelings of a man of honor.
Seite 406 - General Hamilton and Judge Kent have declared, in substance, that they looked upon Mr. Burr to be a dangerous man, and one who ought not to be trusted with the reins of government.
Seite 129 - ... for the defence and welfare of the United States or any of them, nor emit bills, nor borrow money on the credit of the United States...
Seite 6 - I must declare and avow, that, in the master. states of the world, I know not the people'* nor the senate, who in such a complication of difficult circumstances, can stand in preference to the Delegates of America, assembled in General Congress at Philadelphia.