Life of George Washington, Količina 5Putnam, 1859 |
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... taken up . The President might invite what official character , members of Congress , strangers , or citizens of distinction he pleased , in small parties without exciting clamors ; but this should always be done without formality . His ...
... taken up . The President might invite what official character , members of Congress , strangers , or citizens of distinction he pleased , in small parties without exciting clamors ; but this should always be done without formality . His ...
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... taken me in once , but by - , you shall never take me in a second time . " This anecdote is to be taken with caution , for Jef- ferson was disposed to receive any report that placed the forms adopted in a disparaging point of view . He ...
... taken me in once , but by - , you shall never take me in a second time . " This anecdote is to be taken with caution , for Jef- ferson was disposed to receive any report that placed the forms adopted in a disparaging point of view . He ...
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... taken their seats and reversed the position of parties on the question . An angry and intemperate discussion was revived , much to the chagrin of Wash- ington , who was concerned for the dignity of Congress ; and who considered the ...
... taken their seats and reversed the position of parties on the question . An angry and intemperate discussion was revived , much to the chagrin of Wash- ington , who was concerned for the dignity of Congress ; and who considered the ...
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... taken no concern in it ; being , ase h says , " a stranger to the ground , a stranger to the actors in it , so long absent as to have lost all familiarity with the subject , and to be unaware of its object . " We give his own account of ...
... taken no concern in it ; being , ase h says , " a stranger to the ground , a stranger to the actors in it , so long absent as to have lost all familiarity with the subject , and to be unaware of its object . " We give his own account of ...
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... taken up in one hour , and application made for upwards of four thousand shares more than were granted by the institution , be- sides many others that were coming in from various quarters . " " " * To his comrade in arms , Lafayette ...
... taken up in one hour , and application made for upwards of four thousand shares more than were granted by the institution , be- sides many others that were coming in from various quarters . " " " * To his comrade in arms , Lafayette ...
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Stran 358 - I have thence enjoyed of manifesting my inviolable attachment, by services faithful and persevering, though in usefulness unequal to my zeal. If benefits have resulted to our country from these services, let it always be remembered to your praise, and as an instructive example in our annals, that under circumstances in which the passions, agitated in every direction, were liable to mislead, amidst appearances sometimes dubious, vicissitudes of fortune often discouraging...
Stran 373 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation ? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground ? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?
Stran 369 - Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism, who should labour to subvert these great pillars of human happiness, these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Stran 363 - Western; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts, is to misrepresent • the opinions and aims of other districts.
Stran 358 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Stran 372 - ... into one the enmities of the other, betrays the former into a participation in the quarrels and wars of the latter without adequate inducement or justification. It leads also to concessions to the favorite nation...
Stran 371 - ... novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt, that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas ! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
Stran 361 - North, sees its agriculture grow and its commerce expand. Turning partly into its own channels the seamen of the North, it finds its particular navigation invigorated; and while it contributes, in different ways, to nourish and increase the general mass of the national navigation, it looks forward to the protection of a maritime strength to which itself is unequally adapted.
Stran 371 - The nation which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
Stran 357 - I rejoice that the state of your concerns, external as well as internal, no longer renders the pursuit of inclination incompatible with the sentiment of duty or propriety; and am persuaded, whatever partiality may be retained for my services, that, in the present circumstances of our country, you will not disapprove my determination to retire.