The Chronology of Benjamin Franklin, Founder of the American Philosophical SocietyAmerican Philosophical Society, 1904 - 32 strani |
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American Philosophical Society amity and commerce appointed him agent April Arts Assembly of Pennsylvania Benjamin Franklin Boston Britain British chosen President citizens City of Philadelphia colonists Commissioner Committee conferred Congress Continental Congress Council Court of France Dartmouth the petition December defense edition Elected a member elected an Honorary Established Eulogium Experiments and Observations February France a further France another loan Franklin to England French frontier further loan Governor History Honorary Member House of Representatives ican Philosophical Society Indians January Jared Sparks John Bigelow June Keimer livres London Massachusetts Minister mittee Observations on Electricity Obtained from France October pamphlet entitled Parliament patriotism Paul Leicester Ford Penns Pennsylvania Assembly Pennsylvania Hospital Poor Richard's Almanac printing office Proprietaries Province of Pennsylvania published removal of Gov repeal returned to America rioters Royal Society sembly September Silas Deane translated treaty of amity treaty of peace unanimously elected United University vols Washington
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Stran 27 - I have lived, Sir, a long time ; and, the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that GOD governs in the affairs of men. And, if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid 1 We have been assured, Sir, in the Sacred Writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it...
Stran 19 - 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.
Stran 14 - But the Tide was too strong against us. The nation was provoked by American Claims of Independence, and all Parties joined in resolving by this act to settle the point.
Stran 18 - That a committee of five be appointed for the sole purpose of corresponding with our friends in Great Britain, Ireland, and other parts of the world ; and that they lay their correspondence before Congress when directed.
Stran 7 - The Philadelphia Contributionship for the Insurance of Houses from Loss by Fire.
Stran 27 - I have lived, sir, a long time; and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth — that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid? We have been assured, sir, in the sacred writings, that 'except the Lord build the house they labor in vain that build it.
Stran 28 - The House being informed of the decease of Benjamin Franklin, a citizen, whose native genius was not more an ornament to human nature, than his various exertions of it have been precious to science, to freedom, and to his country...
Stran 11 - Nothing was ever written upon the subject of electricity, which was more generally read and admired in all parts of Europe than these Letters. There is hardly any European language into which they have not been translated; and, as if this were not sufficient to make them properly known, a translation of them has lately been made into Latin. It is not easy to say, whether we are most pleased with the simplicity and perspicuity...
Stran 14 - But since it is down, my friend, and it may be long before it rises again, let us make as good a night of it as we can. We may still light candles. Frugality and industry will go a great way towards indemnifying us. Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and parliaments. If we can get rid of the former we may easily bear the latter.
Stran 17 - They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.