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... Politics , we have numerous advisers , most of them patriots in proportion to their interests , who coun- sel us to go with their party , right or wrong . In this matter , our own judgments should be well informed , and guide us . In ...
... Politics , we have numerous advisers , most of them patriots in proportion to their interests , who coun- sel us to go with their party , right or wrong . In this matter , our own judgments should be well informed , and guide us . In ...
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... politics more than philosophy or ethics , call all the laudable desires of the human heart , ambition , aiming to strip the monster of its deformity , that they may use it , as the livery of heaven to serve the devil in . The former are ...
... politics more than philosophy or ethics , call all the laudable desires of the human heart , ambition , aiming to strip the monster of its deformity , that they may use it , as the livery of heaven to serve the devil in . The former are ...
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... political intrigue - they are the canker worms of our elective franchise , and the bane of legislation . Practise the golden rule - do not be content with the silver one - do as you are done by , and most scrupulously avoid the iron ...
... political intrigue - they are the canker worms of our elective franchise , and the bane of legislation . Practise the golden rule - do not be content with the silver one - do as you are done by , and most scrupulously avoid the iron ...
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... politics of the present day form the foam of the upper current , and rush on , with a maddening fury , that constantly casts up mire and dirt . Formerly , the political car was moved by the motive power of reason , patriotism , and love ...
... politics of the present day form the foam of the upper current , and rush on , with a maddening fury , that constantly casts up mire and dirt . Formerly , the political car was moved by the motive power of reason , patriotism , and love ...
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... political , moral , and religious economy ; beware of the upper current . Let us fasten the lead of reason , and buoy of Revelation to the line of consistency , and let our soundings be deep and often . DEATH . Death is the crown of ...
... political , moral , and religious economy ; beware of the upper current . Let us fasten the lead of reason , and buoy of Revelation to the line of consistency , and let our soundings be deep and often . DEATH . Death is the crown of ...
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Page 8 - ... 2. Immediately after they shall be assembled, in consequence of the first election, they shall be divided, as equally as may be, into three classes. The seats of the senators of the first class, shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year, of the second class...
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