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 Incidently |
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... colonies and then some men in each colony , desiring the monarchy of the whole , will destroy each other's influence and keep the country in equilibrio . " Mark two things referred to in this letter . He plainly saw that the navy is our ...
... colonies and then some men in each colony , desiring the monarchy of the whole , will destroy each other's influence and keep the country in equilibrio . " Mark two things referred to in this letter . He plainly saw that the navy is our ...
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... colonies , would be waste water in England . Mr. Henry believed they might make an impression among the people of England , but that they would be lost upon the government . Mr. Adams had just received a hasty letter from Major Hawley ...
... colonies , would be waste water in England . Mr. Henry believed they might make an impression among the people of England , but that they would be lost upon the government . Mr. Adams had just received a hasty letter from Major Hawley ...
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... colonies - if not with fear and trembling it was with blindness and disgrace - impolicy and injustice - obstinacy and infatuation . In May , 1775 , Mr. Adams again took his seat in Congress with renewed responsibilities resting upon him ...
... colonies - if not with fear and trembling it was with blindness and disgrace - impolicy and injustice - obstinacy and infatuation . In May , 1775 , Mr. Adams again took his seat in Congress with renewed responsibilities resting upon him ...
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... a bold course and had the moral courage to pursue it . On the 6th of May he offered a resolution , proposing that the colonies should organize a government independent of England . On the 10th of the same OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 15.
... a bold course and had the moral courage to pursue it . On the 6th of May he offered a resolution , proposing that the colonies should organize a government independent of England . On the 10th of the same OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 15.
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... colonies " as might be conducive to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular and America in general . " All admitted the justice of this measure but some opposed it on the ground of the physical imbecility of the ...
... colonies " as might be conducive to the happiness and safety of their constituents in particular and America in general . " All admitted the justice of this measure but some opposed it on the ground of the physical imbecility of the ...
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Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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?