Letters on National Subjects, Auxiliary to Universal Education, and Scientific Knowledge: Addressed to Burwell Bassett, Late a Member of the House of Representatives, and James Monroe, President of the United States of Americaauthor, 1820 - 60 páginas |
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... once realiz- ed , would not afford a mental feast to every inquiring mind ? If the student , the scholar and the christian may anticipate joy at the prospect contemplated , is there no room for Ameri- cans to exult with patriotic ...
... once realiz- ed , would not afford a mental feast to every inquiring mind ? If the student , the scholar and the christian may anticipate joy at the prospect contemplated , is there no room for Ameri- cans to exult with patriotic ...
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... once recited by the little children in Rome , as those of another great man are uttered in America . Children learn to lisp the name of their father and their country in the same breath . Thus it was with Numa ; and so , with nobler ...
... once recited by the little children in Rome , as those of another great man are uttered in America . Children learn to lisp the name of their father and their country in the same breath . Thus it was with Numa ; and so , with nobler ...
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... once brighten , distinguish and ennoble the aspect of a nation . On one occasion in England , a political empyric , whose name is too contemptible to be repeated in any letter to thee , predict- ed , from long drought , with exultation ...
... once brighten , distinguish and ennoble the aspect of a nation . On one occasion in England , a political empyric , whose name is too contemptible to be repeated in any letter to thee , predict- ed , from long drought , with exultation ...
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... once attained , consist in such a course of general know- ledge of men and things , as may best comport with the destiny , character and pursuits of the country ; for an acquaintance with the arts of life will often determine the mind ...
... once attained , consist in such a course of general know- ledge of men and things , as may best comport with the destiny , character and pursuits of the country ; for an acquaintance with the arts of life will often determine the mind ...
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... once lost can never be re - called ; for there is no such thing in nature as second growth , though there may be second child- hood ! Perhaps the period is already at hand , when the weight of instructed mind in a nation , will be ...
... once lost can never be re - called ; for there is no such thing in nature as second growth , though there may be second child- hood ! Perhaps the period is already at hand , when the weight of instructed mind in a nation , will be ...
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afford agricultural American arts of design beauties become blending blessings Burwell Bassett cherish citizens city of London civilization common compound interest connexion consequence constitution course of study Cowries demonstrated earth effect eminence energies exertion expense extended feelings fruits future ages glory happiness heart Heaven HENRY CLAY HONORED FRIEND hope human importance impressions improvement increase Indians institutions instruction intellectual interest JAMES MONROE JOSEPH LANCASTER knowledge Lancasterian system land ledge legislators liberty lisp magnesia manufacture materials maturity means measures mental moral museums native nature object Pacific ocean patriotism peace perfect persons possess pound weight precepts present principle produced promote prosperity reared render require rich rising scale scientific soil SOLON sons specimens strength superior sure talent teachers thee thou thousand thy attention tion treasures true glory truth union United virtue wealth of nations welfare Williamsburg wisdom wish
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Página 16 - The Mayor, Aldermen, and Common Council, mindful of the benefits which the City of London received in her ample share in the general prosperity, have erected to the memory of this eminent Statesman and powerful Orator, this Monument in her Guildhall ; that her Citizens may never meet for the transaction of their affairs, without being reminded, that the means by which Providence raises a nation to greatness are the virtues infused into great men ; and that to withhold from...
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Página 16 - ... in this memorable work, • WILLIAM PITT. "The mayor, aldermen, and common council, mindful of the benefits which the city of London received by her ample share in the general prosperity, have erected to the memory of this eminent statesman and powerful orator, this monument in her Guildhall, that her citizens may never meet for the...
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Página 17 - States, I was ready to exclaim " here is an ample footing for another Atlas, not merely to stand, but to travel from one immence ocean to another with the world and its interests on his shoulders!
Página 20 - ... you are greeted by the intellect of ages; the genius of human happiness presents you a cup, rich with mental luxury. Arts, sciences, manufactures and commerce, are now at a new era in their progress. It is for you to enrich your children, and your children's children, by giving to them...