Eloquence of the United States, Volume 5E. & H. Clark, 1827 - Speeches, addresses, etc., American |
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... consider arms as the only arbiters by which every dispute is to be decided between con- tending states ; they are instructed implicitly to obey their commanders , without inquiring into the justice of the cause they are engaged to ...
... consider arms as the only arbiters by which every dispute is to be decided between con- tending states ; they are instructed implicitly to obey their commanders , without inquiring into the justice of the cause they are engaged to ...
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... consider- ed it as the indispensable duty of every member of society to promote , as far as in him lies , the prosperity of every individual , but more especially of the com- munity to which he belongs ; and also , as a faithful subject ...
... consider- ed it as the indispensable duty of every member of society to promote , as far as in him lies , the prosperity of every individual , but more especially of the com- munity to which he belongs ; and also , as a faithful subject ...
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... considers them only as the instruments of his ambition , and whom they regard only as the daily dispenser of the scanty pittance of bread and water . No , they fight for their houses , their lands , for their wives , their children ...
... considers them only as the instruments of his ambition , and whom they regard only as the daily dispenser of the scanty pittance of bread and water . No , they fight for their houses , their lands , for their wives , their children ...
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... consider his just plea for the enjoyment of his earnings , as the effect of pride and stubborn opposition to the parent country . Whilst the American beholds the Briton , as the ruffian , ready first to take away his property , and next ...
... consider his just plea for the enjoyment of his earnings , as the effect of pride and stubborn opposition to the parent country . Whilst the American beholds the Briton , as the ruffian , ready first to take away his property , and next ...
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... consider it as a decent ex- pedient of retreating from the actual exercise of that dominion . But , alas ! the root of bitterness still remained . The duty on tea was reserved to furnish occasion to the ministry for a new effort to ...
... consider it as a decent ex- pedient of retreating from the actual exercise of that dominion . But , alas ! the root of bitterness still remained . The duty on tea was reserved to furnish occasion to the ministry for a new effort to ...
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Page 111 - The unity of government, which constitutes you one people, is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar in the edifice of your real independence, the support of your tranquillity at home, your peace abroad, of your safety, of your prosperity, of that very liberty which you so highly prize.
Page 61 - But there is no peace! The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me — give me liberty, or give me death!
Page 395 - Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my hand and my heart to this vote.
Page 398 - Sir, before God, I believe the hour is come. My judgment approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. All that I have, and all that I am, and all that I hope, in this life, I am now ready here to stake upon it ; and I leave off as I begun, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration.
Page 501 - HERE WAS BURIED THOMAS JEFFERSON AUTHOR OF THE DECLARATION OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE, OF THE STATUTE OF VIRGINIA FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, AND FATHER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA: because by these, as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.
Page 119 - It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of free government. Who that is a sincere friend to it can look with indifference upon attempts to shake the foundation of the fabric ? Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
Page 111 - The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations. With slight shades of difference, you have the same religion, manners, habits, and political principles.
Page 124 - Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. But even our commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand, neither seeking nor granting exclusive favors or preferences; consulting the natural course of things; diffusing and diversifying by gentle means the streams of commerce, but forcing nothing...
Page 111 - Citizens, by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of American, which belongs to you in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Page 122 - ... of a virtuous sense of obligation, a commendable deference for public opinion, or a laudable zeal for public good, the base or foolish compliances of ambition, corruption, or infatuation. As avenues to foreign influence, in innumerable ways, such attachments are particularly alarming to the truly enlightened and independent patriot. How many opportunities do they afford to tamper with domestic factions, to practice the arts of seduction, to mislead public opinion, to influence or awe the public...