Orations: American oratorsP.F. Collier and son, 1900 |
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... judge of its importance by its effects , it appears of still greater magnitude . Let us , then , bring before us the assembly , which was about to decide a question thus big with the fate of empire . Let us open their doors and look in ...
... judge of its importance by its effects , it appears of still greater magnitude . Let us , then , bring before us the assembly , which was about to decide a question thus big with the fate of empire . Let us open their doors and look in ...
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... judges , that the diplomatic intercourse of the government of the United States , from the first meeting of the Continental Congress in 1774 to the present time , taken together , would not suffer , in respect to the talent with which ...
... judges , that the diplomatic intercourse of the government of the United States , from the first meeting of the Continental Congress in 1774 to the present time , taken together , would not suffer , in respect to the talent with which ...
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... judges , not seeing an ostentatious display of it , might infer that it did not exist ; forgetting , or not knowing , that classical learning in men who act in conspicuous public stations , perform duties which exercise the faculty of ...
... judges , not seeing an ostentatious display of it , might infer that it did not exist ; forgetting , or not knowing , that classical learning in men who act in conspicuous public stations , perform duties which exercise the faculty of ...
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... judge justly of our situation , and of our own duties , that I earnestly urge upon you this considera- tion of our position and our character among the nations of the earth . It cannot be denied , but by those who would dispute against ...
... judge justly of our situation , and of our own duties , that I earnestly urge upon you this considera- tion of our position and our character among the nations of the earth . It cannot be denied , but by those who would dispute against ...
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... judge , each for itself , of any alleged violation of the Constitution by Congress ; and , in case of such violation , to choose , each for itself , its own mode and measure of redress . It is true , sir , that the honorable member 78 ...
... judge , each for itself , of any alleged violation of the Constitution by Congress ; and , in case of such violation , to choose , each for itself , its own mode and measure of redress . It is true , sir , that the honorable member 78 ...
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Seite 83 - Canada, acceding to this Confederation, and joining in the measures of the United States, shall be admitted into, and entitled to all the advantages of this Union; but no other colony shall be admitted into the same, unless such admission be agreed to by nine states.
Seite 329 - Ah ! Gentlemen, that was a dreadful mistake. Such a secret can be safe nowhere. The whole creation of God has neither nook nor corner where the guilty can bestow it, and say it is saf,e.
Seite 57 - If we fail, it can be no worse for us. But we shall not fail. The cause will raise up armies ; the cause will create navies. The people, the people, if we are true to them, will carry us, and will carry themselves, gloriously, through this struggle. I care not how fickle other people have been found. I know the people of these colonies, and I know that resistance to British aggression is deep and settled in their hearts and cannot be eradicated.
Seite 56 - I know there is not a man here, who would not rather see a general conflagration sweep over the land, or an earthquake sink it, than one jot or tittle of that plighted faith fall to the ground. For myself, having, twelve 'months ago, in this place, moved you, that George Washington be appointed commander of the forces raised, or to be raised, for defense of American liberty, may my right hand forget her cunning and my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if I hesitate or waver in the support I...
Seite 307 - By the law of the land is most clearly intended the general law; a law which hears before it condemns; which proceeds upon inquiry, and renders judgment only after trial.
Seite 55 - Are not you, sir, who sit in that chair, is not he, our venerable colleague near you, are you not both already the proscribed...
Seite 303 - Upon principle, every statute which takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws, or creates a new obligation, imposes a new duty, or attaches a new disability, in respect to transactions or considerations already past, must be deemed retrospective.
Seite 328 - It is accomplished. The deed is done. He retreats, retraces his steps to the window, passes out through it as he came in, and escapes. He has done the murder ; no eye has seen him, no ear has heard him. The secret is his own, and it is safe I Ah, gentlemen ! that was a dreadful mistake ! Such a secret can be safe nowhere.
Seite 25 - Let our conceptions be enlarged to the circle of our duties. Let us extend our ideas over the whole of the vast field in which we are called to act. Let our object be our country, our whole country, and nothing but our country.
Seite 328 - ... to the repose of death! It is the assassin's purpose to make sure work; and he plies the dagger, though it is obvious that life has been destroyed by the blow of the bludgeon. He even raises the aged arm...