The Sages and Heros of the American Revolution: In Two Parts, Including the Signers of the Declareation of Independence. Two Hundred and Forty Three of the Sages and Heros are Presented in Due Form and Many Others are Named IncidentlyThe author, 1852 - 474 Seiten |
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... opposed the arbitrary measures of the British cabinet . He was one of the committee that prepared an address to the governor , the style of which induces me to think that it was penned by him . After clearly pointing out the violation ...
... opposed the arbitrary measures of the British cabinet . He was one of the committee that prepared an address to the governor , the style of which induces me to think that it was penned by him . After clearly pointing out the violation ...
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... oppose wrong , could not believe the ministry would dethrone reason and court ruin . Washington , deep in reflection , an impartial and strong investigator- his soul overflowing with the milk of human kindness , did not arrive rapidly ...
... oppose wrong , could not believe the ministry would dethrone reason and court ruin . Washington , deep in reflection , an impartial and strong investigator- his soul overflowing with the milk of human kindness , did not arrive rapidly ...
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... opposed his appointment at first but gradually yielded to the rea- sons urged by John Adams . Satisfied that the measure would be approved by a majority , he rose in Congress and proposed that a commander of the American armies should ...
... opposed his appointment at first but gradually yielded to the rea- sons urged by John Adams . Satisfied that the measure would be approved by a majority , he rose in Congress and proposed that a commander of the American armies should ...
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... opposed it on the ground of the physical imbecility of the colonies - already crowded with a hireling army and their shores lined with a powerful navy . Mr. Adams knew no middle course . He had succeeded in obtaining the adoption of the ...
... opposed it on the ground of the physical imbecility of the colonies - already crowded with a hireling army and their shores lined with a powerful navy . Mr. Adams knew no middle course . He had succeeded in obtaining the adoption of the ...
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... opposed the humiliating demands of the then self- styled democratic France - he advocated the augmentation of the ... opposition of the eastern states to the impolicy of our government in neglecting the navy . He compared them to ...
... opposed the humiliating demands of the then self- styled democratic France - he advocated the augmentation of the ... opposition of the eastern states to the impolicy of our government in neglecting the navy . He compared them to ...
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Seite 157 - Ask yourselves how this gracious reception of our petition comports with those warlike preparations which cover our waters and darken our land. Are fleets and armies necessary to a work of love and reconciliation? Have we shown ourselves so unwilling to be reconciled that force must be called in to win back our love ? Let us not deceive ourselves, sir.
Seite 478 - Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (I conjure you to believe me, fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government.
Seite 478 - However combinations or associations of the above description may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely, in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people, and to usurp, for themselves, the reins of government ; destroying, afterwards, the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion.
Seite 200 - The wisdom of our sages, and blood of our heroes, have been devoted to their attainment. They should be the creed of our political faith — the text of civic instruction — the touchstone by which to try the services of those we trust ; and should we wander from them, in moments of error or alarm, let us hasten to retrace our steps, and to regain the road which alone leads to peace, liberty, and safety.
Seite 477 - In contemplating the causes which may disturb our Union, it occurs as matter of serious concern that any ground should have been furnished for characterizing parties by geographical discriminations, Northern and Southern, Atlantic and Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views.
Seite 16 - ... Resolved, That it be recommended to the respective assemblies and conventions of the united colonies, where no government sufficient to the exigencies of their affairs has been hitherto established, to adopt such government as shall, in the opinion of the representatives of the people, best conduce to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular, and America in general.
Seite 478 - ... facility in changes upon the credit of mere hypothesis and opinion exposes to perpetual change, from the endless variety of hypothesis and opinion; and remember especially that for the efficient management of your common interests in a country so extensive as ours a government of as much vigor as is consistent with the perfect security of liberty is indispensable.
Seite 477 - 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.
Seite 478 - In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish that they will control the usual current of the passions or prevent our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations.
Seite 157 - I ask gentlemen, sir, What means this martial array, if its purpose be not to force us to submission? Can gentlemen assign any other possible motive for it? Has Great Britain any enemy, in this quarter of the world, to call for all this accumulation of navies and armies?